Looking for the meaning of the word CORD in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CORD with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Cord
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old French corde, from Latin chorda, from Greek khordē ‘gut, string of a musical instrument’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kɔːd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
thin, flexible string or rope made from several twisted strands
Short Definition:string or rope
Examples:- hang the picture from a rail on a length of cord
- my hands were tied with cord
Definition:
ribbed fabric, especially corduroy
Short Definition:ribbed fabric
Examples:- the cloth for their suits was cord
- cord jackets
Definition:
a measure of cut wood (usually 128 cu. ft, 3.62 cubic metres).
Short Definition:measure of cut wood
Word: Cord
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kɔːd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
attach a cord to
Short Definition:attach cord
Examples:- you will need to cord the blind
- a corded curtain track
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