[kɔːd], (Noun)

Definitions:
- thin, flexible string or rope made from several twisted strands
(e.g: hang the picture from a rail on a length of cord)

- ribbed fabric, especially corduroy
(e.g: the cloth for their suits was cord)

- a measure of cut wood (usually 128 cu. ft, 3.62 cubic metres)


Phrases:
- cut the cord

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French corde, from Latin chorda, from Greek khordē ‘gut, string of a musical instrument’

[kɔːd], (Verb)

Definitions:
- attach a cord to
(e.g: you will need to cord the blind)


Phrases:
- cut the cord

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French corde, from Latin chorda, from Greek khordē ‘gut, string of a musical instrument’