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

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

plural of nuchal cord

plural of body cord

plural of citation cord

plural of kook cord

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.

plural of spinal cord

(idiomatic, euphemistic) To end a child's overdependence on or overattachment to their parents.

(anatomy, colloquial) Synonym of vocal fold.