plural of citation cord

plural of kook cord

plural of oblique cord

plural of detonating cord

plural of ventral nerve cord

(anatomy) The flexible structure connecting a foetus with the placenta; it transports nourishment to the foetus and removes waste.

A decorative cord worn on the shoulder, generally in conjunction with a uniform, also known as an Aiguillette. As pictured, this cord is being worn backwards (see Highty-Tighties). Instead, the thick braid goes under the arm, with the narrow strands outside.

(fencing) The insulated wire that runs under a fencer's jacket, connecting the Electrical Competition weapon to the reel, and thence to the scoring machine.

A long elastic cord tied around the ankles of the jumper in bungee jumping. / An elastic fabric-bound strap with a hook at each end, used for securing luggage.

(anatomy) A thick, whitish cord of nerve tissue which is a major part of the vertebrate central nervous system. It extends from the brain stem down through the spine, with nerves branching off to various parts of the body.