cord
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- pronunciation:
- kord
- features:
- Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a strong, thin rope or string.
- similar words:
- line, twine
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| definition 2: |
a covered wire used to supply power from an electrical outlet to an appliance such as a toaster or lamp.
- similar words:
- cable
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| definition 3: |
any part of the body that looks like a cord, such as the spinal cord or the umbilical cord.
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| definition 4: |
an amount of wood cut for fuel that equals 128 cubic feet. A cord of wood is arranged in a pile measuring 4 feet wide, 4 feet high, and 8 feet long.
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| related words: |
cable, lace, whip |
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