Cord Definition & Meaning

cord
noun
  1. a line made of twisted fibers or threads; "the bundle was tied with a cord"
  2. a unit of amount of wood cut for burning; 128 cubic feet
  3. a light insulated conductor for household use
  4. a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton
verb
  1. stack in cords; "cord firewood"
  2. bind or tie with a cord

"Cord" in song lyrics

See how cord is used in real songs:

  • "Yo from Lloyd tobbler to Dian cord"
    2Mex — Alive-a-Cation
  • "When I hear them blind ? up jumped the iron cord"
    Aesop Rock f/ Rob Sonic — Dark Heart News
  • "Feel the welts on yo body from the extension cord"
    Dre Dog — Killin of the Caine

Usage tips for "cord"

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