Corded
adjective
Made or constructed with a cord or cords.
She was wearing a corded skirt.

Often appears as...
- corded fabric
- corded skirt
verb
Supply (an area) with a quantity of cords or cord-like structures.
The curtains were corded to the wall.

Often appears as...
- corded curtains
- corded blinds
adjective
Having a body that is muscular and lean.
The corded muscles of his arms were visible under his shirt.

Often appears as...
- corded muscles
- corded arms
Usage tips
Approving
adjective
Used to describe a device or machine that is connected to a power supply by a cord.
I bought a corded phone because it is more reliable than cordless ones.

Often appears as...
- corded phone
- corded drill
adjective
Made or constructed with a cord or cords.
She was wearing a corded skirt.

Often appears as...
- corded fabric
- corded skirt
verb
Supply (an area) with a quantity of cords or cord-like structures.
The curtains were corded to the wall.

Often appears as...
- corded curtains
- corded blinds
adjective
Having a body that is muscular and lean.
The corded muscles of his arms were visible under his shirt.

Often appears as...
- corded muscles
- corded arms
Usage tips
Approving
adjective
Used to describe a device or machine that is connected to a power supply by a cord.
I bought a corded phone because it is more reliable than cordless ones.

Often appears as...
- corded phone
- corded drill
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Texture Indicator
Corded materials have a distinctive ribbed texture that you can both see and feel.

The corded jacket added a tactile element to his outfit.
Vintage Fashion
'Corded' often describes vintage or retro styles, especially in clothing.

Her vintage shop specializes in corded bell-bottom jeans.
Texture Indicator
Corded materials have a distinctive ribbed texture that you can both see and feel.

The corded jacket added a tactile element to his outfit.
Vintage Fashion
'Corded' often describes vintage or retro styles, especially in clothing.

Her vintage shop specializes in corded bell-bottom jeans.
Texture Indicator
Corded materials have a distinctive ribbed texture that you can both see and feel.

The corded jacket added a tactile element to his outfit.
Vintage Fashion
'Corded' often describes vintage or retro styles, especially in clothing.

Her vintage shop specializes in corded bell-bottom jeans.
Video examples
How to Build a Bow Drill...
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Video examples
How to Build a Bow Drill...
it up you haven't had a creak slam in a while that makes a little a little faster one all the friction to be on the low end this is a corded buckskin with the grain
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Quote examples
William Falconer
Scottish Poet
In the time of battle the hammocs, together with their bedding, are all firmly corded, and fixed in the nettings on the quarter-deck, or whereever the men are too much exposed to the view or fire of the enemy.

Quote examples
William Falconer
Scottish Poet
In the time of battle the hammocs, together with their bedding, are all firmly corded, and fixed in the nettings on the quarter-deck, or whereever the men are too much exposed to the view or fire of the enemy.

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