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cord

1 of 2noun
/kɔrd/
Forms:cords
1

a thin, flexible string or rope made of twisted strands of material such as cotton or nylon, used for binding things

2

a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton

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3

a flexible, insulated wire that carries electricity for household devices

  • She untangled the cord before plugging in the lamp.
  • The kettle’s cord barely reached the outlet.
  • He bought a longer cord for his desk fan.
  • She used an extension cord to connect multiple devices.
  • The broken cord made the vacuum unusable.
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4

a unit of amount of wood cut for burning; 128 cubic feet