corded

1 of 2

adjective

cord·​ed ˈkȯr-dəd 

1

a

: made of or provided with cords or ridges

specifically : muscled in ridges

b

of a muscle : tense, taut

2

: bound, fastened, or wound about with cords

3

: striped or ribbed with or as if with cord : twilled

corded fabric

4

: equipped with an electrical cord

a corded phone

corded

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of cord entry 2

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for corded

• boarded
• forded
• hoarded
• sordid
• warded
• accorded
• afforded
• awarded
• recorded
• rewarded
• prerecorded
• unrecorded

Kids Definition

corded

adjective

cord·​ed ˈkȯrd-əd 

1

a

: having ridges or cords

corded cloth

b

of a muscle : taut sense 1a, tense

2

: bound or wound about with cords