Antonyms for
cord
A long, thin, flexible length of twisted yarns (strands) of fibre (a rope, for example).
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No Antonyms Found for Cord

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All Definitions for Cord

Below are all the dictionary definitions of cord:

1A long, thin, flexible length of twisted yarns (strands) of fibre (a rope, for example).
2A small flexible electrical conductor composed of wires insulated separately or in bundles and assembled together usually with an outer cover
3The electrical cord of a lamp, sweeper ((US) vacuum cleaner), or other appliance.
4Any quantity of such material when viewed as a mass or commodity.
5A unit of measurement for firewood, equal to 128 cubic feet (4 × 4 × 8 feet), composed of logs and/or split logs four feet long and none over eight inches diameter. It is usually seen as a stack four feet high by eight feet long.
6Any influence by which persons are caught, held, or drawn, as if by a cord.
7Any structure having the appearance of a cord, especially a tendon or nerve.
8To furnish with cords.
9To tie or fasten with cords.
10To flatten a book during binding.
11To arrange (wood, etc.) in a pile for measurement by the cord.
12Dated form of chord. [(music) A harmonic set of three or more notes that is heard as if sounding simultaneously.]
13Misspelling of chord, a cross-section measurement of an aircraft wing. [(music) A harmonic set of three or more notes that is heard as if sounding simultaneously.]

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Common antonyms for cord. These words express opposite or contrasting meanings and can be used to create contrast in writing.

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About antonyms for cord

Finding the right antonym for cord helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "A long, thin, flexible length of twisted yarns (strands) of fibre (a rope, for example).", cord has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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