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cord

noun

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  1. 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. 2 a uniting or binding force or influence the cords of trust and affection that exist between the longtime friends Synonyms cement, bond, knot, ligature, link, tieRelated 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, restrictionNear Antonyms detaching, disengaging, parting, separation; unbinding, unfastening, unfettering, untying (or untieing); emancipation, freedom, liberation, release

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