cord

1 of 2

noun

ˈkȯrd

: a long slender flexible material usually consisting of several strands (as of thread or yarn) woven or twisted together

: the hangman's rope

: a moral, spiritual, or emotional bond

: an anatomical structure (such as a nerve or tendon) resembling a cord

especially : umbilical cord sense 1a

: a small flexible insulated electrical cable having a plug at one or both ends used to connect a lamp or other appliance with a receptacle

: a unit of wood cut for fuel equal to a stack 4 x 4 x 8 feet or 128 cubic feet

: a rib like a cord on a textile

b(1)

: a fabric made with such ribs or a garment made of such a fabric

(2)

cords plural : trousers made of such a fabric

cord

2 of 2

verb

corded; cording; cords

transitive verb

: to furnish, bind, or connect with a cord

: to pile up (wood) in cords

corder noun

Example Sentences

Noun She wore the key on a cord around her neck. They used cords to tie the tent to the trees.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

That can happen in as little as two hours after ingestion and lead to perforation, vocal cord paralysis or airway erosion.

Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2022 But the injury can progress even after the battery is removed, resulting in relatively rare complications such as vocal cord paralysis or tracheoesophageal fistula, an abnormal connection between the trachea and esophagus.

Elizabeth Chang, Washington Post, 29 Aug. 2022 One fewer cord to pack is always appreciated when you’re distracted by your other gear.

James Lynch, Outside Online, 24 Aug. 2022 Yet, most people who have frozen their blood cord have higher incomes and are less likely to be people of color or mixed race.

Geri Stengel, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 This cord of cotton rope is infused with waxes and oils, giving it a near infinite shelf-life, according to its maker.

Chris Meehan, Popular Mechanics, 14 Aug. 2022 Read more about the process of cord blood collection here.

Staff Author, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2022 Spinal cord stimulation may not be a treatment option for all patients.

Will Langhorne, Arkansas Online, 7 Aug. 2022 Shine in practice with a dominant showing, which must be paired with consistency throughout the week, and an orange jersey and the team’s auxiliary cord is yours.

Omar Kelly, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2022

Verb

That means a minimal number of poles, preferably shock-corded for fast assembly, and tent clips that snap onto the pole system without a wrestling match.

The Editors, Field & Stream, 15 Apr. 2020 All the freedom of a free-roaming gas chainsaw with the environmental sensitivity of a corded electric.

Popular Science, 15 Apr. 2020 This corded jigsaw from Black+Decker features a five-amp variable speed motor and an adjustable shoe that’s great for making perfect bevel cuts at an angle of up to 45 degrees.

Popular Science, 17 Apr. 2020 Above the impressively broad shoulders is a hump resembling that of a Plains bison, but the hair of a musk ox is more like a mountain goat’s, long and corded, with a woolly underlayer to insulate it from the arctic cold.

Andrew Mckean, Outdoor Life, 21 Feb. 2020 Pros: The fit was good and the product is well made, with an interior flap under the zipper, corded edging, and finished seams.

The Good Housekeeping Institute, Good Housekeeping, 10 Aug. 2010 Rotary tools are available in both corded electric and cordless versions.

Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 24 July 2019 Fearn’s office, empty, shows on a screen, forest-tall metal bookshelves bungee-corded together in the background.

Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 29 July 2019 Jabra's Move headphones work wirelessly or corded with the included 3.5mm headphone cable.

Wired Staff, WIRED, 15 July 2019 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English cord, corde, borrowed from Anglo-French corde "string, rope," going back to Latin chorda, corda "tripe, string of a musical instrument," borrowed from Greek khordḗ "catgut, string of a musical instrument, sausage," in plural "guts, tripe" — more at yarn entry 1

Verb

Middle English corden "to string a bow," in part derivative of cord, corde cord entry 1, in part borrowed from Anglo-French corder "to tie with a cord"

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	cord
释义	cord 1 of 2 noun ˈkȯrd 1 a : a long slender flexible material usually consisting of several strands (as of thread or yarn) woven or twisted together b : the hangman's rope 2 : a moral, spiritual, or emotional bond 3 a : an anatomical structure (such as a nerve or tendon) resembling a cord especially : umbilical cord sense 1a b : a small flexible insulated electrical cable having a plug at one or both ends used to connect a lamp or other appliance with a receptacle 4 : a unit of wood cut for fuel equal to a stack 4 x 4 x 8 feet or 128 cubic feet 5 a : a rib like a cord on a textile b(1) : a fabric made with such ribs or a garment made of such a fabric (2) cords plural : trousers made of such a fabric cord 2 of 2 verb corded; cording; cords transitive verb 1 : to furnish, bind, or connect with a cord 2 : to pile up (wood) in cords corder noun Synonyms Noun cable lace lacing line rope string wire See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun She wore the key on a cord around her neck. They used cords to tie the tent to the trees. Recent Examples on the Web Noun That can happen in as little as two hours after ingestion and lead to perforation, vocal cord paralysis or airway erosion. Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2022 But the injury can progress even after the battery is removed, resulting in relatively rare complications such as vocal cord paralysis or tracheoesophageal fistula, an abnormal connection between the trachea and esophagus. Elizabeth Chang, Washington Post, 29 Aug. 2022 One fewer cord to pack is always appreciated when you’re distracted by your other gear. James Lynch, Outside Online, 24 Aug. 2022 Yet, most people who have frozen their blood cord have higher incomes and are less likely to be people of color or mixed race. Geri Stengel, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 This cord of cotton rope is infused with waxes and oils, giving it a near infinite shelf-life, according to its maker. Chris Meehan, Popular Mechanics, 14 Aug. 2022 Read more about the process of cord blood collection here. Staff Author, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2022 Spinal cord stimulation may not be a treatment option for all patients. Will Langhorne, Arkansas Online, 7 Aug. 2022 Shine in practice with a dominant showing, which must be paired with consistency throughout the week, and an orange jersey and the team’s auxiliary cord is yours. Omar Kelly, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2022 Verb That means a minimal number of poles, preferably shock-corded for fast assembly, and tent clips that snap onto the pole system without a wrestling match. The Editors, Field & Stream, 15 Apr. 2020 All the freedom of a free-roaming gas chainsaw with the environmental sensitivity of a corded electric. Popular Science, 15 Apr. 2020 This corded jigsaw from Black+Decker features a five-amp variable speed motor and an adjustable shoe that’s great for making perfect bevel cuts at an angle of up to 45 degrees. Popular Science, 17 Apr. 2020 Above the impressively broad shoulders is a hump resembling that of a Plains bison, but the hair of a musk ox is more like a mountain goat’s, long and corded, with a woolly underlayer to insulate it from the arctic cold. Andrew Mckean, Outdoor Life, 21 Feb. 2020 Pros: The fit was good and the product is well made, with an interior flap under the zipper, corded edging, and finished seams. The Good Housekeeping Institute, Good Housekeeping, 10 Aug. 2010 Rotary tools are available in both corded electric and cordless versions. Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 24 July 2019 Fearn’s office, empty, shows on a screen, forest-tall metal bookshelves bungee-corded together in the background. Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 29 July 2019 Jabra's Move headphones work wirelessly or corded with the included 3.5mm headphone cable. Wired Staff, WIRED, 15 July 2019 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English cord, corde, borrowed from Anglo-French corde "string, rope," going back to Latin chorda, corda "tripe, string of a musical instrument," borrowed from Greek khordḗ "catgut, string of a musical instrument, sausage," in plural "guts, tripe" — more at yarn entry 1 Verb Middle English corden "to string a bow," in part derivative of cord, corde cord entry 1, in part borrowed from Anglo-French corder "to tie with a cord" First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing cord bungee cord Bedford cord extension cord silver cord spermatic cord rip cord patch cord nerve cord face cord umbilical cord spinal cord cord cutting cord cutter See More bungee cord Bedford cord extension cord silver cord spermatic cord rip cord patch cord nerve cord face cord umbilical cord spinal cord cord cutting cord cutter See More Kids Definition cord noun ˈkȯrd 1 : a covered electrical wire used to connect an electrical appliance with an outlet 2 : material like a small thin rope that is used mostly for tying things 3 : an amount of firewood equal to a pile of wood eight feet long, four feet high, and four feet wide or 128 cubic feet (about 3.6 cubic meters) 4 : a rib or ridge woven into cloth 5 : a ribbed fabric Medical Definition cord noun ˈkȯ(ə)rd 1 : a long slender flexible material usually consisting of several strands (as of thread or yarn) woven or twisted together 2 : a slender flexible anatomical structure (as a nerve) see spermatic cord, spinal cord, umbilical cord, vocal cord sense 1 cord 1 of 2 noun 1 as in cable a length of braided, flexible material that is used for tying or connecting things a vacuum cleaner with an extra long cord Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance cable wire rope string lace lacing line lanyard guy halyard stay whipcord bungee cord 2 as in link a uniting or binding force or influence the cords of trust and affection that exist between the longtime friends Synonyms & Similar Words link bond tie knot ligature connection cement fastening linkage yoke attachment union hookup joint nexus shackle handcuff sympathy trammel fetter limit tie-up restriction manacle curb limitation restraint affection constraint linkup fondness hampering Antonyms & Near Antonyms separation detaching parting disengaging untying unfastening unbinding untieing freedom emancipation release liberation unfettering See More cord 2 of 2 verb as in to wire Synonyms & Similar Words wire rope strap tie thread truss tether cinch band bind leash knot coil lash girt tangle wind lace gird snarl twist intertwine interlace entangle interweave Antonyms & Near Antonyms untie unfasten unbind unloose undo unlace unstrap unstring untwist untangle unthread unloosen unleash unravel disentangle uncoil unsnarl unlash unwind untether untwine unspool See More
随便看	carpet bedding carpet beetle carpet bomb carpet bombed carpet bombing carpet bombs carpet cut carpet dance carpet grass carpet knight carpet moth carpet pink carpet rod carpet shark carpet shell carpet slipper carpet snake carpet strip carpet sweeper carpet tack carpet viper carpet wool carpet-bomb carpet-bombed carpet-bombing

cord

noun

verb

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Word History

Phrases Containing cord

Kids Definition

noun

Medical Definition

noun

noun

verb