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Definition of cording - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
decoration materialRare decorative string often covered with colored fabric or foilRare
- The pillow was trimmed with gold cording.
2.
craftsRare the act or result of decorating with decorative stringRare
- The cording on the dress added a fancy touch.
Adjective
1.
decorationRare decorated with cords or cord-like patternsRare
- The cording design on the pillow was intricate.
2.
materialRare made of or resembling cordsRare
- The jacket had a cording texture.
Origin of cording
English, cord (string) + -ing (action or result)
Terms with cording included in their meaning
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textiles
decorative technique using piping or cording
Examples of cording in a sentence
The costume designer ordered velvet cording to edge the collar and cuffs. The sofa’s cording outlined each cushion in contrasting blue. She finished the hatband with neat cording from braided silk. The cording trim on the curtains added elegance. Her dress featured cording along the hemline. The cording pattern on the pillow was intricate.
She admired the cording design on the upholstery.
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- French:cordon, à cordons, ...
- German:Zierkordel, kordelartig, ...
- Italian:cordoncino, a cordoni, ...
- Spanish:cordón, con cordones, ...
- Portuguese:cordonê, com cordões, ...
- Chinese:装饰绳, 绳饰的, ...
- Japanese:飾りひも, コード装飾の, ...
- Arabic:حَبْلٌ تَزْيينِيّ, مُزَخْرَف بِالحِبال, ...
- Hebrew:שְׂרוֹךְ דֵּקוֹרָטִיבִי, מְעוּטָר בְּחוּטִים, ...
- Russian:шнур, шнурованный, ...
- Ukrainian:шнур, шнуровий, ...
- Hindi:सजावटी डोरी, रस्सियों की सजावट वाला, ...
Definition of cord - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
ropelong thin flexible material made of twisted fibers
- He used a cord to tie the package.
2.
electricityflexible insulated wire for electrical appliances
- The lamp's cord was too short to reach the outlet.
3.
measureTECH. US unit of measurement for firewood equal to 128 cubic feetTECH. US
- We ordered a cord of wood for the winter.
4.
medicalTECH. structure resembling a rope especially a tendon or nerveTECH.
- The surgeon carefully avoided the spinal cord.
5.
textileTECH. fabric with ribs usually made of cottonTECH.
- She wore a jacket made of cord.
6.
figurativeRare influence that binds or restrains like a ropeRare
- The promise acted as a cord holding him back.
Verb
1.
bookbindingDated flatten a book during bindingDated
- The artisan corded the book to ensure it lay flat.
2.
furnishingRare furnish an object with cordsRare
- They corded the package for extra security.
3.
wood stackingTECH. arrange wood in a pile for measurementTECH.
- They corded the firewood neatly in the yard.
Images of cord
long thin flexible material made of twisted fibers 
flexible insulated wire for electrical appliances 
fabric with ribs usually made of cotton
Expressions with cord
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act of canceling cable TV for streaming services
Cord cutting is popular among young adults.
end a dependent relationship
She finally cut the cord and moved out of her parents' house.
end a dependent relationship
It's time for him to cut the umbilical cord and move out.
long elastic cord for bungee jumping
He tied the bungee cord to his ankles before jumping.
flexible insulated wire used to connect electrical devices to a power source
She plugged the lamp into the wall using an electric cord..
cord in a vehicle or facility that signals an emergency when pulled
She pulled the emergency cord when she saw smoke in the train compartment..
flexible cable with a plug and one or more sockets
He used an extension cord to power the lights in the backyard..
cable used to charge mobile phones
I need a new phone cord for my charger.
cord for operating ceiling or wall devices
She pulled the pull cord to turn on the light.
source of nourishment and support
The grant served as an umbilical cord for the struggling project..
fold in the larynx that helps make sounds
The doctor examined her vocal cord for damage.
cord made of silver material
She wore a necklace with a silver cord.
thick cloth with raised lengthwise ridges, often used for garments
She chose Bedford cord for pants because its ridges are sturdy.
cord in a train for emergency stops
He pulled the communication cord to stop the train.
cable used to connect electrical devices to a power source
He plugged the laptop into the wall using a power cord..
central nervous system part connecting brain and body
Damage to the spinal cord can affect movement.
blood collected from the umbilical cord at birth
Cord blood is often stored for potential future medical treatments.
flexible cord with explosive inside used to set off charges
The detonating cord was used to trigger the blast.
cord in males connecting testicles to the body
The doctor examined the spermatic cord for any swelling.
insulated wire connecting weapon to scoring machine
The fencer checked her body cord before the match.
detachable cable with connectors for electrical appliances
The new TV came with a cord set.
flexible cord with explosives inside used to set off other charges
The detonation cord was laid out to connect the charges.
safety device stopping boat engine if operator falls
The sailor always attaches the kill cord before starting the engine.
umbilical cord wrapped around a fetus's neck
The ultrasound showed a nuchal cord around the baby's neck.
Origin of cord
Latin, chorda (string, rope)
Examples of cord in a sentence
The climber secured himself with a sturdy cord. He tripped over the cord in the dark. The vacuum cleaner's cord got tangled. A cord of oak should last several weeks. The supplier delivered two cords before the snowstorm. The doctor explained the function of the vocal cord.
Injury to the umbilical cord can be serious. The cord of the fabric felt soft to touch. He chose a cord for the upholstery. The contract served as a cord tying him to the company. Her words were a cord that kept him grounded. He carefully corded each volume by hand. The process to cord the manuscript was intricate. The craftsman corded the chair to enhance its design. She carefully corded the curtains to match the decor. He learned how to cord wood efficiently. Farmers cord the logs for winter use.
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- French:corde, aplatir, ...
- German:Schnur, pressen, ...
- Italian:corda, rilegare, ...
- Spanish:cuerda, aplanar, ...
- Portuguese:cordão, achatar, ...
- Chinese:绳子, 压平, ...
- Japanese:ひも, ひもで締める, ...
- Arabic:حَبْل, سَوَّى الكِتَابَ, ...
- Hebrew:חֶבֶל, לִלְחוֹץ אֶת הַסֵּפֶר, ...
- Russian:шнур, сплющивать, ...
- Ukrainian:шнур, сплющувати, ...
- Hindi:डोरी, चपटा करना, ...
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