cord
Plural
cords
1
a thin, flexible string or rope made of twisted strands of material such as cotton or nylon, used for binding things
2
a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton
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3
a flexible, insulated wire that carries electricity for household devices
- She untangled the cord before plugging in the lamp.
- The kettle’s cord barely reached the outlet.
- He bought a longer cord for his desk fan.
- She used an extension cord to connect multiple devices.
- The broken cord made the vacuum unusable.
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4
a unit of amount of wood cut for burning; 128 cubic feet