noun🔗ShareAccordA 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. "Le morceau de piano présentait un bel accord de do, mi et sol.musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCordeA 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. "L'artiste a soigneusement mesuré la corde entre les deux points les plus hauts de la courbe de la chaîne de montagnes dans sa peinture de paysage.mathfigureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCordeA horizontal member of a truss."The roof's truss system relies on strong wooden cords to support the weight of the roof. "Le système de fermes du toit repose sur de solides cordes en bois pour supporter le poids du toit.architecturestructuretechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCordeThe 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. "L'aile de l'avion avait une grande corde, ce qui permettait une grande portance.technicalvehiclepartscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBord d'attaqueAn 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. "Le marin a soigneusement ajusté la voile, s'assurant que le bord d'attaque courait droit du haut en bas.nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRaccourci clavierA 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. "Le raccourci clavier pour imprimer un document dans le traitement de texte est Ctrl+P.computingtechnologyinternetcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCordeThe string of a musical instrument."The violinist carefully tuned the thick cord of her instrument before her recital. "Le violoniste a accordé avec soin la grosse corde de son instrument avant son récital.musicpartsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCordeA cord."The electrician used a thick cord to connect the new lamp to the outlet. "L'électricien a utilisé une grosse corde pour connecter la nouvelle lampe à la prise.materialthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCorde, accordAn 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. "La corde reliant les deux groupes de bureaux dans la salle de classe ne fait pas partie de l'agencement principal des meubles.mathtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCorde, cordonA 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."Il a enroulé du cordon autour de ses doigts.materialitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCordon électriqueA 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. "La lampe avait besoin d'un nouveau cordon car l'ancien était effiloché et cassé.materialelectronicselectrictechnologyutilitydevicethingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCorde de boisA 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. "La famille avait besoin d'acheter quatre cordes de bois de chauffage pour l'hiver.unitChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLien, attacheAny 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. "Les mots inspirants du professeur étaient un lien fort, attirant les élèves vers une meilleure compréhension de l'histoire.actionmindsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCordon, corde, tendon, nerfAny structure having the appearance of a cord, especially a tendon or nerve."spermatic cord; spinal cord; umbilical cord; vocal cords"Cordon spermatique ; moelle épinière ; cordon ombilical ; cordes vocalesanatomyphysiologybodyorganstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCorder, ficelerTo furnish with cords"The carpenter carefully cord the shelves with strong rope to ensure they were sturdy enough for the books. "Le charpentier a soigneusement ficelé les étagères avec une corde solide pour s'assurer qu'elles étaient suffisamment robustes pour les livres.materialutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLier avec une corde, ficelerTo tie or fasten with cords"The gardener meticulously corded the fragile seedlings to the stakes. "Le jardinier a méticuleusement ficelé les jeunes plants fragiles aux tuteurs.actionutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCorderTo flatten a book during binding"The bookbinder carefully corded the pages to prepare them for the cover. "Le relieur a soigneusement cordé les pages pour les préparer à la couverture.writingtechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEmpiler du boisTo arrange (wood, etc.) in a pile for measurement by the cord."The lumberjack will cord the firewood for the winter. "Le bûcheron va empiler le bois de chauffage pour l'hiver.agricultureworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
