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cording

/ˈkɔːdɪŋ/

/ˈkɔrdɪŋ/

cordingnoun

cordings

Translations

шнуровка

The cording on the dress added a decorative touch.

Шнуровка на платье добавила декоративный элемент.

кант

The sofa was finished with a contrasting cording.

Диван был отделан контрастным кантом.

Additional translations

шнур

обшивка

Definitions

A decorative trim or edging made from twisted or woven strands of fabric, often used in upholstery or clothing.

The cording on the sofa added a touch of elegance to the living room decor.

The process or technique of using cords or ropes in construction or design.

The cording of the tent was crucial to ensure it remained stable during the storm.

A painful, rope-like band of tissue that can develop under the skin, especially in the arm, after lymph-node surgery (axillary web syndrome).

She experienced cording in her upper arm following her mastectomy.

Synonyms

cordingadjective

more cording

Comp.

most cording

Super.

/ˈkɔː.dɪŋ/

/ˈkɔr.dɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe items, techniques, or materials involving cords.

Definitions

Relating to or involving cords or the use of cords.

The seamstress used a cording foot to create a raised decorative seam.

Synonyms

cordnoun

Definitions

A long, thin, flexible length of twisted fibers or threads, often used for tying or binding.

She used a cord to tie the package securely.

An electrical cable with a plug at one end and a socket at the other, used to connect an appliance to a power source.

The lamp wouldn't turn on because the cord was unplugged.

A ribbed fabric, especially corduroy.

He wore a jacket made of thick cord that kept him warm in the winter.

A measure of cut wood, equal to 128 cubic feet (3.62 cubic meters).

They ordered a cord of firewood to last through the winter.

An anatomical structure resembling a long, flexible strand, especially the spinal cord or the umbilical cord.

Damage to the spinal cord can result in loss of sensation below the injury.

cordverb

cording

Gerund

corded

Past Simple

corded

Past Participle

cording

Gerund

/kɔːd/

/kɔrd/

Translations

связывать

They cord the logs together to make a raft.

Они связывают бревна вместе, чтобы сделать плот.

обвязывать

They corded the packages together to make them easier to carry.

Они обвязали посылки вместе, чтобы их было легче нести.

Additional translations

укладыватьо дровах

Definitions

To bind or tie with a cord or string.

They corded the packages together to make them easier to carry.

To stack or arrange (firewood) in a pile measured by the cord.

They spent the afternoon cording the freshly split logs behind the shed.

Synonyms

bind up

Antonyms

cordadjective

Definitions

Relating to, made of, or resembling cord; consisting of cords.

Cord blood is collected immediately after birth for potential medical use.

cordpast participle

Definitions

Fastened or tied with cords or ropes.

The packages were securely corded before shipping.

Having cord-like ridges or ribs; ribbed.

The athlete's corded muscles were clearly visible.