cord

cord

noun

Definition of CORD

1

a length of braided, flexible material that is used for tying or connecting things <a vacuum cleaner with an extra long cord>

Synonyms cable, lace, lacing, line, rope, string, wire

Related Words guy, halyard, lanyard, stay; bungee cord, whipcord

2

a uniting or binding force or influence <the cords of trust and affection that exist between the longtime friends>

Synonyms cement, cord, knot, ligature, link, tie

Related Words attachment, connection, fastening, hookup, joint, linkage, linkup, nexus, tie-up, union, yoke; affection, fondness, sympathy; fetter, handcuff, manacle, shackle, trammel; constraint, curb, hampering, limit, limitation, restraint, restriction

Near Antonyms detaching, disengaging, parting, separation; unbinding, unfastening, unfettering, untying (or untieing); emancipation, freedom, liberation, release