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“Chord” or “Cord” or “Cored”

chord / cord / cored are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

chord k·AO·r·d

  • nouna straight line connecting two points on a curve.
  • nouna combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously when sounded together.
  • verbplay chords on (a string instrument).

cord k·AO·r·d

  • nouna line made of twisted fibers or threads.
  • nouna unit of amount of wood cut for burning; 128 cubic feet.
  • nouna light insulated conductor for household use.
  • nouna cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton.
  • verbstack in cords.
  • verbbind or tie with a cord.

cored

  • verbremove the core or center from.
Usage

Examples in context

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“chord”

  • …harmonic idea uses the tonic chord alternating with the Neapolitan chord…
  • …lowest note of the following chord (and back): this requires a…
  • In 1932, the Calcutta chord line was built over the…
  • …a typically loud, fast three chord punk band of the era.
  • …play the rest of the chord in that hand (and in…
  • …rounds involve more than one chord, as in "Frère Jacques" :
  • …such as barlines, rhythms, bends, chord symbols etc.
  • This is easiest with one chord, as in "Row, Row, Row…
  • …it outlines a dominant seventh chord (or "V7 chord").
  • It follows a chord progression of D-D−G−Em7b5/G, and Kelly's…

“cord”

  • …designs had some form of cord or leather strap at the…
  • …injected directly into the spinal cord; in searching for alternatives they…
  • …sports is associated with spinal cord injuries, and includes a number…
  • …IWAS handling sportspeople with spinal cord related disabilities.
  • …ability for people with spinal cord injuries to compete with people…
  • …which improved recovery from spinal cord injury while temporarily turning them
  • Sports people with spinal cord injuries are generally eligible to…
  • …people with less severe spinal cord injuries, and had no medical…
  • Classification for spinal cord injuries and wheelchair sport is…
  • …element connected through a power cord often routed through the vehicle's

“cored”

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