English · Word Candidate

cord

/ˈkɔːd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: cords · cording · corded

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A long, thin, flexible length of twisted yarns (strands) of fibre (a rope, for example).

Noun

The burglar tied up the victim with a cord.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Any quantity of such material when viewed as a mass or commodity.

Noun

He looped some cord around his fingers.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To furnish with cords.

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To tie or fasten with cords.

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “cord” mean?

A long, thin, flexible length of twisted yarns (strands) of fibre (a rope, for example).

Is “cord” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.