corded

adjective

cord·ed | \ ˈkȯr-dəd

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Definition of corded

1a : 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

Examples of corded in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Shoppers on the hunt for a new corded vacuum cleaner can officially end their search here. — Melissa Lee, USA TODAY, "The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Tuesday," 15 Sep. 2020 When cordless batteries wear down, a corded tool can just keep on trucking. — The Editors, Outdoor Life, "Three Keys to Selecting Your Next Electric Fillet Knife," 19 Sep. 2019 Gas-engine chainsaws are loud–about 105 decibels; a cordless chainsaw is roughly equal to a corded electric circular saw, at about 100 decibels. — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, "The Best Battery-Powered Chainsaws," 9 Dec. 2020 Pamper your pooch in a bath that will work wonders for their coat type, from wiry or smooth to corded or silky. — Christina Vercelletto, CNN Underscored, "41 gifts for pets and the people who love them," 20 Nov. 2020 Also on sale is the Shark Rocket Ultra-light corded stick vacuum, which falls 25% from its retail price of $199.99 to $149.99. — Melissa Lee, USA TODAY, "Shark vacuum cleaners are deeply discounted at Bed Bath & Beyond right now," 18 Sep. 2020 While everything from televisions to cookware is up for grab for less, one of the major highlights of the retailer's sale is a super compact floor cleaner that's widely lauded by shoppers—the Shark Rocket HV301 ultra-light corded stick vacuum. — Arielle Tschinkel, USA TODAY, "This best-selling Shark Rocket vacuum is super compact—and it's on sale," 11 Nov. 2020 These issues won't come up with corded models; however, some consumers cite the power cords of epilators are unusually short. — Sian Babish, chicagotribune.com, "The best epilator of 2020," 1 Oct. 2020 Today, this Shark Rocket HV302 corded stick vacuum is on sale for $169.99, down $30 from its usual $199.99. — Melissa Lee, USA TODAY, "The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Tuesday," 15 Sep. 2020

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“Corded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corded. Accessed 1 Mar. 2021.

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