cord

nounB1 · Intermediate

A thick string or thin rope.

Meanings of «cord»

1 · noun

a thick string or thin rope

She tied the box shut with a thick cord.

2 · noun

the tube that connects a baby to its mother before birth

At birth, doctors carefully cut the cord.

Similar: umbilicalbirth cordnavel string

Translation

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«cord» in 17 languages

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The difference between similar words

a line that carries electricity

wirea thin metal thread, bare or coveredA bird sat on the wire above the road.

cablethick and strong; several wires inside a coverThe internet cable goes under the floor.

corda flexible cable with a plug, for a lamp or phoneThe cord of the lamp is too short.

long thin material for tying and sewing

threadvery thin; used for sewingShe used a needle and thread to fix her shirt.

stringthin and strong; used for tying and hangingTie the box with a piece of string.

cordthicker than string and twisted; strongerHe pulled the cord and the curtains opened.

ropevery thick and strong; for heavy thingsThe climbers held on to a long rope.

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