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The lamp cord plugged into the wall.
What does Cord mean?
A cord is a flexible wire or rope-like line.
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A flexible cable, often used to connect or power devices.
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A long cord connected the microphone to the speaker.
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A cord can carry power or connect one object to another.
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What does cord mean?
Cord means a flexible cable, often used to connect or power devices.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to cord?
Cable is close in meaning to cord in this context.
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Wireless link gives a useful opposite or contrast to cord.
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MeaningCord means A cord is a flexible wire or rope-like line.
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wireless linkA useful contrast to cord in this meaning.
loose itemA useful contrast to cord in this meaning.
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