cords
/kɔrdz/
noun
- Thick strings or thin ropes made of twisted strands.
- The climber checked the cords before starting the ascent.
- He pulled the cord to ring the bell.
- She tied the package with strong cords.
- Electrical wires covered in plastic, used to connect devices to power.
- The lamp cord is too short to reach the outlet.
- He replaced the frayed cord on the vacuum cleaner.
- Make sure the computer cords are not tangled under the desk.
- Trousers made of corduroy fabric.
- She wore brown cords and a sweater to the party.
- His favorite pair of cords has a tear in the knee.
- Cords are comfortable and warm for autumn weather.
- A unit of measurement for cut firewood, equal to 128 cubic feet (stacked).
- They ordered two cords of wood for the winter.
- A cord of firewood costs about $200 in this area.
- The farmer stacked the cords neatly behind the barn.