cord
cord Lexical Profile
cord Game Scores & Validity
• noun
An insulated electrical wire or cable fitted with a plug to connect appliances to a power source.
"Always remember to unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before attempting to repair the appliance."
A length of twisted or woven flexible material, thicker than string but thinner than rope, used for binding, tying, or connecting.
"She secured the heavy parcel tightly with a thick cotton cord before bringing it to the post office."
An anatomical structure resembling a string or thin rope, such as those found in the spine or the vocal tract.
"The central nervous system consists of the brain and the spinal cord, which together coordinate the body's activities."
• verb
To bind, tie, or secure something using a cord or rope.
"The warehouse workers corded the boxes together tightly to prevent them from shifting during transit."
To stack wood into a specific volumetric measurement known as a cord.
"They spent the entire weekend chopping and cording firewood to prepare for the harsh winter."
Word Nuance & Usage
Often confused with its homophone 'chord'; 'cord' refers to a physical string, wire, or anatomical structure (e.g., vocal cords, spinal cord), whereas 'chord' refers to a combination of musical notes or a geometric line segment.
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'corde', borrowed from Old French 'corde', which derives from Latin 'chorda' (string, rope), ultimately from ancient Greek 'khordē' (gut, string).
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