cord
word
/ˈkɔɹd/
kord
/kˈɔːd/
kawd
Definition
A cord is a thick string, rope, or wire used for tying, connecting, or carrying electricity. It can refer to things like a shoelace-style cord, a power cord, or a phone cord.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for flexible wires: 'power cord', 'extension cord', 'phone cord'. For clothing, 'cord' can mean a decorative or functional string. Don't confuse it with 'chord' in music. 'Cord' is less common than 'cable' for larger or more technical wires.
Spanish: cordón - cablePortuguese (BR): cordão - caboPortuguese (PT): cordão - caboChinese (Simplified): 细绳 - 电线Chinese (Traditional): 細繩 - 電線Hindi: डोरी - तारArabic: حبل رفيع - سلكBengali: দড়ি - তার (বৈদ্যুতিক)Russian: шнур - провод (электрический)Japanese: コード - 紐（ひも）Vietnamese: dâyKorean: 끈 - 전선Turkish: kordon - kabloUrdu: رسی - بجلی کی تارIndonesian: dây - dây điện
Example Sentences
She tied the box with a cord.
basic
The lamp's cord is too short.
basic
Please unplug the cord before cleaning the machine.
basic
I tripped over the phone cord and almost fell.
natural
Can you grab an extension cord from the garage?
natural
The hoodie has a cord at the waist so you can tighten it.
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