CORD
/kɔːd/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of CORD
A harmonic set of three or more notes that is heard as if sounding simultaneously.
A straight line between two points of a curve.
A horizontal member of a truss.
A long, thin, flexible length of twisted yarns (strands) of fiber (rope, for example); (uncountable) such a length of twisted strands considered as a commodity.
"He looped some cord around his fingers."
A small flexible electrical conductor composed of wires insulated separately or in bundles and assembled together usually with an outer cover; the electrical cord of a lamp, sweeper ((US) vacuum cleaner), or other appliance.
A 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.
To furnish with cords
To tie or fasten with cords
Examples of CORD in a Sentence
- "He looped some cord around his fingers."
Word Details
Is CORD a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CORD is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like CORD are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for CORD
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | o | r | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CORD
10 words from the letters in CORD
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use CORD in Word Games
CORD is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: CORD is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CORD to find 10 additional valid words.