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I am fussy, about my diet and straining my voice. I know, sounds a bit over the top. But I'm not as bad as I used to be. These days I don't drink alcohol for five days before a show - very dehydrating for the vocal cords, and all that acid reflux. I used to ban it for a fortnight. Nightmare.
Katherine Jenkins

Meaning of "cords" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CORDS

cords  [kɔːdz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CORDS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Cords is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CORDS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of cords in the English dictionary

The definition of cords in the dictionary is trousers, esp jeans, made of corduroy.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CORDS


beads
biːdz
boards
bɔːdz
Broads
brɔːdz
cards
kɑːdz
deeds
diːdz
Guards
ɡɑːdz
keyboards
ˈkiːbɔːdz
lauds
lɔːdz
Leeds
liːdz
Lord´s
lɔːdz
Lords
lɔːdz
needs
niːdz
proceeds
ˈprəʊsiːdz
records
ˈrɛkɔːdz
regards
rɪˈɡɑːdz
rewards
rɪˈwɔːdz
sideboards
ˈsaɪdˌbɔːdz
thirds
θɜːdz
towards
təˈwɔːdz
words
wɜːdz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CORDS

cordless
cordless telephone
cordlike
cordocenteses
cordocentesis
cordon
cordon bleu
cordon sanitaire
cordonnet
cordotomy
Cordova
cordovan
corduroy
corduroy road
corduroys
cordwain
cordwainer
cordwainery
cordwood
cordyline

WORDS THAT END LIKE CORDS

cross swords
dental records
for words
form of words
House of Lords
in other words
in so many words
Leader of the House of Lords
medical records
of few words
of many words
Oxfords
play on words
put into words
say a few words
song without words
the Lords
vocal chords
vocal cords
weasel words

Synonyms and antonyms of cords in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «CORDS»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «cords» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of cords
line · rope · string · twine

Translation of «cords» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CORDS

Find out the translation of cords to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of cords from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «cords» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

线
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cuerdas
570 millions of speakers

English

cords
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

डोरियों
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الحبال
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

шнуры
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cabos
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দড়াদড়ি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

cordes
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tali
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schnüre
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

コード
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

코드
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Cop
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

dây
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வடங்கள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कॉर्ड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kabloları
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

cavi
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

sznury
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

шнури
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cordoane
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

καλώδια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

toue
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

korder
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ledninger
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of cords

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CORDS»

The term «cords» is very widely used and occupies the 19.582 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CORDS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «cords» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «cords» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about cords

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10 QUOTES WITH «CORDS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word cords.
1
Adele
Crying is really bad for your vocal cords.
2
William Henry Ashley
We were therefore obliged to unload our boats of their cargoes and pass them empty over the falls by means of long cords which we had provided for such purposes.
3
Micky Dolenz
And singing is a physical thing - your vocal cords are these muscles.
4
Maureen Dowd
Eric Schmidt looks innocent enough, with his watercolor blue eyes and his tiny office full of toys and his Google campus stocked with volleyball courts and unlocked bikes and wheat-grass shots and cereal dispensers and Haribo Gummi Bears and heated toilet seats and herb gardens and parking lots with cords hanging to plug in electric cars.
5
Michael Eric Dyson
Michael Jackson carried urban America and eventually American society on his vocal cords for a good 25 to 30 years before even hip-hop became the vox populi of America, and then as an adult he shattered racial barriers.
6
Renee Fleming
Well, any time I'm preparing for a performance or even a rehearsal, it's as if in a way, like any other athletes, these are muscles that support the vocal cords which are just I believe cartilage. It demands a kind of constant warming up and a constant feeling of where is the voice today.
7
Phil Harris
Each one of us had a little story to tell and each recording was based on that. Lou played all of the music but we both sort of kicked around some cords during the writing phase.
8
Dhani Harrison
The music I want to hear in my head sounds somewhere between Jimi Hendrix and Massive Attack. It's not really like my dad, but there will always be similarities because we have the same vocal cords, and I learnt the guitar the way he taught me.
9
Aleksandar Hemon
When we're upset, our vocal cords tighten and we can't speak. And when I lie - well, I can't lie, because the same thing happens - everyone who knows me knows that when I start squeaking, I've started lying.
10
Katherine Jenkins
I am fussy, about my diet and straining my voice. I know, sounds a bit over the top. But I'm not as bad as I used to be. These days I don't drink alcohol for five days before a show - very dehydrating for the vocal cords, and all that acid reflux. I used to ban it for a fortnight. Nightmare.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CORDS»

Discover the use of cords in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to cords and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Psychic Beauty ~ Energy Cords and Psychic Exercises ~
Although everyone has these Cords, few have knowledge of them. Kelliena explains these two Cords andprovides exercises to help you better understand, and get in touch with, your own self. www.kelliena.com
Kelliena, 2011
2
Shades of CORDS in the Kush: The False Hope of "unity of ...
"Counterinsurgency (COIN) requires an integrated military, political, and economic program best developed by teams that field both civilians and soldiers.
Henry Nuzum, 2010
3
The Cords of Vanity: A Comedy of Shirking
The Cords of Vanity follows the travails of a troubled protagonist whose creative aspirations slowly begin to tear him apart.
James Branch Cabell, 2012
4
Cut Cords of Attachment: Heal Yourself and Others with ...
This book can educate you as a consumer. Or, if you wish, you can use the book to develop professional quality skills. The first edition was a first in American publishing.
Rose Rosetree, 2010
5
Micro-Macrame: 30 Beaded Designs for Jewelry Using Crystals ...
Offers thirty beautiful projects that look like stained glass using fine cords, special knots, and crystal beads, including necklaces and watch bands, enhanced with step-by-step instructions, more than five hundred color photos, and more.
Annika deGroot, 2009
6
Holden with the Cords
We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
W. M. L. Jay, 2008
7
Cords Of Love
Renee has lost everyone she ever loved - will she lose Aaron too? Or will the cords of love give her the strength to perservere and prove her innocence?
Lynn A. Coleman, 2012
8
Cords of Love
He truly drew me with His cords and bands of love. He restored me to Himself leaving no doubt it was His hand at work in my life. I do not claim to be a professional poet; neither do I profess to understand the elements of poetic grammar.
David T Peckham, 2003
9
Snapping Cords: Comments on the Changing Attitude of ...
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process.
Morris Llewellyn Cooke, 2009
10
Handbook of South American Archaeology
Khipu are composed of a variable number of spun and twisted threads, called pendant cords or strings that are attached by means of half-hitch knots to a thicker cord, the latter of which is referred to as a primary cord. The average thickness of ...
Helaine Silverman, William Isbell, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CORDS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term cords is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Theft a testament to soccer's popularity?
This was organized; an orchestrated event [to steal] this many signs," Cords said. Putting up signs took "four hours of my time and [travel] miles. «San Diego Reader, Jul 15»
2
Sam Smith makes smooth debut at Montreux jazz festival
BRITISH soul singer Sam Smith (pix), freshly recovered from surgery on his vocal cords, delivered a smooth yet punchy concert to jazz fans on ... «The Sun Daily, Jul 15»
3
Country music star Miranda Lambert cancels Stampede show due to …
The Stampede released a statement Tuesday evening saying serious inflammation of her vocal cords will prevent her from taking part in their ... «Calgary Sun, Jul 15»
4
Wireless Power And Battery Life Anxiety
There are many technical, regulatory and marketing challenges to overcome. But hopefully, we'll render power cords and battery charging ... «TechCrunch, Jul 15»
5
Plant City-based business finds new uses for electronic 'scrap'
Also collected are such things as cords, chargers, household appliances, networking equipment, cables and monitors. According to Gansz ... «TBO.com, Jul 15»
6
Absurd but true: Safeco Field fans love the Mariners' hydro races
... (presidents in D.C.) to the strange (Taco Bell hot sauce packets in Houston), these hallmarks of baseball stadiums challenge vocal cords. «The Seattle Times, Jul 15»
7
Gadgets for the beach and getting you there
New portable packs from myCharge have both Apple and Android cords built-in, so you can leave your tangled mess of cords at home. «Worcester Telegram, Jul 15»
8
Meghan Trainor Has Hemorrhage On Her Vocal Cords
Meghan Trainor has been forced to postpone the first two gigs of her MTrain tour after doctors discovered a hemorrhage on her vocal chords. «RTT News, Jul 15»
9
Meghan Trainor Has a Hemorrhage On Her Vocal Cords, Nixes Shows
Meghan Trainor has been diagnosed with a hemorrhage on her vocal cords and she won't be playing any shows for the foreseeable future. «Billboard, Jul 15»
10
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The child seat was secured to the e-bike with bungee cords. “If they happened to get struck, it would have had devastating consequences,” said ... «London Free Press, Jul 15»

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