cord

noun1 of 2

a long, strong material, thicker than string but not as thick as rope; an electrical wire

• “The father was the one who cut the cord.”Tatoeba
• “I need a new extension cord like this one.”Tatoeba

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verb2 of 2

To flatten a book during binding