Pronunciation: /kɔrd/
noun a thick rope or heavy string
A1 I need to charge my phone, but I can't find the cord.
A2 She tied the package with a strong cord before sending it off.
B1 The electrician recommended replacing the old cord on the lamp.
B2 The climbers secured themselves to the mountain with a thick cord.
C1 The musician carefully tuned the piano by adjusting each cord.
C2 The detective found a crucial piece of evidence in the form of a cord left at the crime scene.
verb to fasten or bind with a cord
A1 I cord my headphones before putting them in my bag.
A2 She corded the rope tightly around the tree to secure it.
B1 The electrician corded the cables together to prevent tangling.
B2 The chef corded the roast beef before cooking it in the oven.
C1 The sailor corded the sails to prepare the boat for the storm.
C2 The mountain climber corded himself to the rock face for safety.
formal The cord of the blinds was tangled and needed to be straightened out.
informal I tripped over the cord of my phone charger because it was too long.
slang I need to find a way to cut the cord with my toxic friend.
figurative The cord of trust between them had been severed, and it would be hard to repair.
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