clothing, esp. trousers, of corded fabric; corduroys
Word origin
[1770–80; pl. of cord]This word is first recorded in the period 1770–80. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: charade, colonial, extra, international, lotto
Examples of 'cords' in a sentence
cords
I have a permanent dry cough and am worried my vocal cords may be damaged.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Turn under tape end, avoiding cords, in line with curtain edge.
Churchill, Jane (ed.) Collins Complete Books of Soft Furnishings (1993)
He wears a dark pullover and cords, plus those boots.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
All related terms of 'cords'
cord
Cord is strong , thick string.
flex
A flex is an electric cable containing two or more wires that is connected to an electrical appliance.
vocal cords
Your vocal cords are the part of your throat that vibrates when you speak .
net cord
a cord that passes along and supports the top of a tennis net
pull cord
a cord attached to a blind , light switch , appliance , curtain etc which is pulled to operate it
ripcord
A ripcord is the cord that you pull to open a parachute.
sash cord
a strong cord connecting a sash weight to a sliding sash
nerve cord
a single hollow tract of nervous tissue that constitutes the central nervous system of chordates and develops into the spinal cord and brain in vertebrates
Bedford cord
a heavy corded cloth , similar to corduroy
bungee
a type of stretchy rope consisting of elastic strands often in a fabric casing
bungee cord
a type of stretchy rope consisting of elastic strands often in a fabric casing . Bungee cords may be used in parachuting , bungee jumping or to secure loads . Ones used for securing loads often have hooks on either end.
bungee rope
a type of stretchy rope consisting of elastic strands often in a fabric casing . Bungee cords may be used in parachuting , bungee jumping or to secure loads . Ones used for securing loads often have hooks on either end.
bungy
a type of stretchy rope consisting of elastic strands often in a fabric casing
piping cord
Cord that is covered in fabric and used to decorate a seam
spinal cord
Your spinal cord is a thick cord of nerves inside your spine which connects your brain to nerves in all parts of your body.
extension cord
an extra length of cable that can be added to an electric lead
spermatic cord
a cord in many male mammals that passes from each testis to the abdominal cavity and contains the spermatic artery and vein , vas deferens, and lymphatics
umbilical cord
The umbilical cord is the tube that connects an unborn baby to its mother, through which it receives oxygen and food.
communication cord
a cord or chain in a train which may be pulled by a passenger to stop the train in an emergency