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cord

noun

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1 a length of braided, flexible material that is used for tying or connecting things

a vacuum cleaner with an extra long cord

Synonyms of cord

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

Words Related to cord

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 of cord

bond, cement, knot, ligature, link, tie

Words Related to cord

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 of cord

detaching, disengaging, parting, separation

unbinding, unfastening, unfettering, untying (or untieing)

emancipation, freedom, liberation, release

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