1. a thick string or thin rope made of twisted strands
2. an electrical wire covered with protective material
3. a unit of measure for cut wood, equal to 128 cubic feet

1. to tie or bind with a cord

Examples

• She tied the package with a strong cord.
• The lamp cord was too short to reach the outlet.
• They ordered a cord of firewood for winter.
• The accident damaged his spinal cord.
• He corded the bundles of newspapers together.
• The extension cord allowed her to use the vacuum in the hallway.
• The climber checked his safety cord before rappelling.