cord
Translation
cord, rope, cable
Examples
He tied the box with a cord.
He tied the box with a cord.
The lamp has a long electrical cord.
The lamp has a long electrical cord.
The vocal cords produce sound.
The vocal cords produce sound.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) cord A noun for a type of rope or cable. Please plug in the cord.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rope, string, cable, wire
Etymology
From Latin 'chorda' meaning 'rope' or 'string'.
Memory Tips
Think of a telephone 'cord' or a power 'cord'.