noun ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Cord (of any type) when viewed as a mass or commodity. uncountable
2. 2
   the ropes in the rigging of a ship wordnet
3. 3
   A set of ropes and cords, especially that used for a ship's rigging. countable, uncountable

   "So Juan stood, bewildered on the deck: / The wind sung, cordage strained, and sailors swore […]"

4. 4
   the amount of wood in an area as measured in cords wordnet
5. 5
   An amount of wood measured in cords. countable, obsolete, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

accommodationburdencapacitycontentcordcording

Example

More examples

"So Juan stood, bewildered on the deck: / The wind sung, cordage strained, and sailors swore […]"

Etymology

Borrowed from French cordage.

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