(historical) A kind of rep made of cotton and wool.

(idiomatic) To end a child's over-dependence on or over-attachment to their parents.

(anatomy) The cord, consisting of the vas deferens, nerves, and blood vessels, that runs from the abdominal cavity to the testicle in the scrotum.

A system for advising the driver of a public transport vehicle that there is an emergency on board, and that the vehicle should stop as quickly as possible. It may be a cord, chain, bell push, or other activating device.

Cancelling traditional subscription television services such as cable or satellite in favour of Internet services.

plural of cord set

A detachable mains cable with connectors moulded to the cord at each end.

(electronics) A cable that connects an electrical appliance to a socket.

(anatomy) A ligament between the ulnar and radius bones in the forearm near the elbow.

plural of vocal cord nodule