cord
Definition
- n. a line made of twisted fibers or threads
- n. a unit of amount of wood cut for burning; 128 cubic feet
- n. a light insulated conductor for household use
- n. a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton
Word forms
- Past tense
- corded
- Present participle
- cording
- Third person singular
- cords
- Past participle
- corded
Example sentences
n.
He used a thick cord to tie the boxes together.
n.
The doctor explained that the nerve cord is essential for sending signals in the body.