A cord, line, lanyard, or wire that, when pulled, mechanically activates a device. / A type of electrical extension cord: see pad.

A fine cord or line that fastens fishing bait to the hook.

plural of cord-cutter

A person who cancels traditional subscription television services such as cable or satellite in favour of Internet services.

(nautical) On a small boat, a safety device consisting of a cord attached to the helmsman's leg or arm and linked to an engine cut-out switch, such that the switch is triggered and the boat's engine automatically stopped ("killed") if the helmsman is thrown from his seat.

Alternative spelling of bungee cord

A cord, usually of braided cotton, connecting the sash weight to the sash (opening part of a window), and running over a pulley at the top of the frame.

(anatomy) A cord developed in the foetus by the union of portions of the Wolffian duct and Müllerian duct and giving rise to parts of the urogenital passages in both sexes.

An umbilical cord that has become wrapped 360 degrees around the neck of a foetus.

a cord used to operate a ceiling-mounted or wall-mounted electrical device, such as a light switch.