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cords

/kɔːdz/
Meanings

  • A type of electrical cord used to transfer power between two devices.

    - "An extension cord used to power outdoor equipment."
    - "The power cord that connects a computer to an electrical outlet."
Pronunciation
  1. /kɔɹdz/



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  2. /kɔɹdz/



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Synonyms

cable , twine , cable , flex
Rhymes
Words rhyming with cords
ords , birds , heards , words
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Chord () : A group of three or more musical notes played together. A part of an animal's body, usually a long, thick part that is used for support or attachment.

  2. Cord () : A type of electrical cord used to transfer power between two devices. A long, thick piece of material, often made of twined or braided fibers, used for various purposes such as tying, binding, or hanging.

Variants
List of all variants of cords that leads to same result
cord , cords , corded , corder , corders , cording , vocal cords , Bedford cord , Bedford cords , bungee , bungee cord , bungee cords , bungees , face cord , face cords , nerve cord , nerve cords , patch cord , patch cords , rip cord , rip cords , silver cord , silver cords
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'cord' comes from the Old English word 'cort', which means 'a piece' or 'a section'. Over time, the meaning of the word 'cord' evolved to specifically refer to a type of electrical cord used to transfer power between two devices.

Trivia
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  1. {"fact"=>"Did you know that the longest electrical cord in the world is over 22,000 feet long? That's almost 4 miles! This incredible cord, which was created by the United States military, is used to power various military installations and bases around the world."}

  2. {"fact"=>"Did you know that the earliest known use of the word 'cord' to refer to an electrical cord dates back to 1881? This was just a few years after Thomas Edison invented the first practical electric light bulb in 1879. These early innovations in electricity paved the way for the development of various electrical appliances and devices, including the humble electrical cord."}

How to Memorize "cords"

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    - To memorize the meaning of the word 'cord', associate it with the long, thick piece of material used for various purposes such as tying, binding, or hanging.

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