1. noun /kɔː(ɹ)d/
a) A long, thin, flexible length of twisted yarns (strands) of fibre/fiber (rope, for example); (uncountable) such a length of twisted strands considered as a commodity.
The burglar tied up the victim with a cord.
b) A small flexible electrical conductor composed of wires insulated separately or in bundles and assembled together usually with an outer cover; the electrical cord of a lamp, sweeper ( vacuum cleaner), or other appliance.
He looped some cord around his fingers.
2. verb /kɔː(ɹ)d/
a) To furnish with cords
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