noun🔗ShareAkkordA harmonic set of three or more notes that is heard as if sounding simultaneously."The piano piece featured a beautiful cord of C, E, and G notes. "Das Klavierstück enthielt einen wunderschönen C-Dur-Akkord mit den Noten C, E und G.musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSehne, SaiteA straight line between two points of a curve."The artist carefully measured the cord between the two highest points on the curve of the mountain range in her landscape painting. "Der Künstler maß sorgfältig die Sehne zwischen den beiden höchsten Punkten der Kurve des Gebirges in ihrem Landschaftsgemälde.mathfigureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGurtA horizontal member of a truss."The roof's truss system relies on strong wooden cords to support the weight of the roof. "Das Trägersystem des Daches stützt sich auf starke Holzbalken, um das Gewicht des Daches zu tragen.architecturestructuretechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFlügeltiefeThe distance between the leading and trailing edge of a wing, measured in the direction of the normal airflow."The airplane's wing had a large cord, allowing for a lot of lift. "Der Flügel des Flugzeugs hatte eine große Flügeltiefe, was viel Auftrieb ermöglichte.technicalvehiclepartscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVorliekAn imaginary line from the luff of a sail to its leech."The sailor carefully adjusted the sail, making sure the cord ran straight from the top to the bottom edge. "Der Seemann justierte sorgfältig das Vorliek des Segels und achtete darauf, dass es gerade von der Oberkante bis zur Unterkante verlief.nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTastenkombinationA keyboard shortcut that involves two or more distinct keypresses, such as Ctrl+M followed by P."The cord to print a document in the word processor is Ctrl+P. "Die Tastenkombination zum Drucken eines Dokuments im Textverarbeitungsprogramm ist Strg+P.computingtechnologyinternetcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSaiteThe string of a musical instrument."The violinist carefully tuned the thick cord of her instrument before her recital. "Der Geiger stimmte vor seinem Konzert sorgfältig die dicke Saite seines Instruments.musicpartsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchnur, KordelA cord."The electrician used a thick cord to connect the new lamp to the outlet. "Der Elektriker benutzte eine dicke Schnur, um die neue Lampe mit der Steckdose zu verbinden.materialthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSehne, AkkordAn edge that is not part of a cycle but connects two vertices of the cycle."The connecting cord between the two groups of desks in the classroom is not part of the main furniture arrangement. "Die verbindende Sehne zwischen den beiden Schreibtischgruppen im Klassenzimmer ist kein Teil der Hauptmöbelanordnung.mathtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchnur, KordelA 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."Er schlang etwas Schnur um seine Finger.materialitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKabel, StromkabelA 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."The lamp needed a new cord because the old one was frayed and broken. "Die Lampe brauchte ein neues Kabel, weil das alte ausgefranst und kaputt war.materialelectronicselectrictechnologyutilitydevicethingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRaummeter, KlafterA 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."The family needed to buy four cords of firewood for the winter. "Die Familie musste vier Raummeter Brennholz für den Winter kaufen.unitChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFessel, BandAny influence by which persons are caught, held, or drawn, as if by a cord."The teacher's inspiring words were a strong cord, pulling the students towards a better understanding of history. "Die inspirierenden Worte des Lehrers waren ein starkes Band, das die Schüler zu einem besseren Verständnis der Geschichte zog.actionmindsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStrang, Sehne, NervAny structure having the appearance of a cord, especially a tendon or nerve."spermatic cord; spinal cord; umbilical cord; vocal cords"Samenstrang; Rückenmark; Nabelschnur; StimmbänderanatomyphysiologybodyorganstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerschnüren, mit Schnüren versehenTo furnish with cords"The carpenter carefully cord the shelves with strong rope to ensure they were sturdy enough for the books. "Der Zimmermann verschnürte die Regale sorgfältig mit starkem Seil, um sicherzustellen, dass sie stabil genug für die Bücher waren.materialutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerschnüren, zusammenschnürenTo tie or fasten with cords"The gardener meticulously corded the fragile seedlings to the stakes. "Der Gärtner verschnürte die zerbrechlichen Setzlinge sorgfältig an den Pfählen.actionutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBindenTo flatten a book during binding"The bookbinder carefully corded the pages to prepare them for the cover. "Der Buchbinder band die Seiten sorgfältig, um sie für den Einband vorzubereiten.writingtechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHolz aufschichtenTo arrange (wood, etc.) in a pile for measurement by the cord."The lumberjack will cord the firewood for the winter. "Der Holzfäller wird das Brennholz für den Winter aufschichten.agricultureworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
