cords Meaning & Definition
/kɔːdz/
What Does Cords Mean?
Cords is used as a noun meaning plural of cord. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of cord. As a verb, it means To furnish with cords.
Cords in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /kɔːdz/ |
| Synonyms | corduroys, cable and twine |
| Plural | only |
Cords Definition (Noun)
- plural of cord
Cords as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of cord
Noun
- Corduroys.
Noun
- A harmonic set of three or more notes that is heard as if sounding simultaneously.
- A straight line between two points of a curve.
- A horizontal member of a truss.
- The distance between the leading and trailing edge of a wing, measured in the direction of the normal airflow.
- An imaginary line from the luff of a sail to its leech.
- A keyboard shortcut that involves two or more distinct keypresses, such as Ctrl+M followed by P.
- The string of a musical instrument.
- A cord.
- An edge that is not part of a cycle but connects two vertices of the cycle.
Noun
- A long, thin, flexible length of twisted yarns (strands) of fiber (rope, for example); (uncountable) such a length of twisted strands considered as a commodity.
He looped some cord around his fingers.
- A small flexible electrical conductor composed of wires insulated separately or in bundles and assembled together usually with an outer cover; the electrical cord of a lamp, sweeper ((US) vacuum cleaner), or other appliance.
- A unit of measurement for firewood, equal to 128 cubic feet (4 × 4 × 8 feet), composed of logs and/or split logs four feet long and none over eight inches diameter. It is usually seen as a stack four feet high by eight feet long.
- Any influence by which persons are caught, held, or drawn, as if by a cord.
- Any structure having the appearance of a cord, especially a tendon or nerve.
spermatic cord; spinal cord; umbilical cord; vocal cords
Verb
- To furnish with cords
- To tie or fasten with cords
- To flatten a book during binding
- To arrange (wood, etc.) in a pile for measurement by the cord.
Synonyms of Cords
Cords synonyms and antonyms →Cords in a Sentence
He looped some cord around his fingers.
spermatic cord; spinal cord; umbilical cord; vocal cords
Word Forms & Grammar
cords
cords pl (plural only)
Words That Rhyme With Cords
Origin of Cords
Origin 1: From cord + -s.
Origin 2: Shortening of corduroys
Questions People Ask About Cords
Is cords a noun or a verb?
Cords is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for cords?
Words with a similar meaning to cords include corduroys, cable and twine. See the full list of cords synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of cords?
The plural of cords is only.