n.
     - thin string or rope made from several twisted strands. 
▸a length of cord.
 - 
(also chord)
 an anatomical structure resembling a cord (e.g. the spinal cord).
 - an electric flex.
 - corduroy. 
▸
(cords)
 corduroy trousers.
 - a measure of cut wood (usually 128 cu. ft, 3.62 cubic metres).
 
v.
 
[
usu. as adj. corded]
 attach a cord to.
 
  Derivative
  
    - cording n.
  - cord-like adj.
 
   
  Etymology
  ME: from OFr. corde, from L. chorda, from Gk khordē ‘gut, string of a musical instrument’.