corded

[ kawr-did ]

adjective

1. furnished with, made of, or in the form of cords. cords.
2. ribbed, as a fabric.
3. bound with cords. cords.
4. (of wood) stacked up in cords. cords.
5. stringy, or ribbed, in appearance, especially from the prominence of the muscles, veins, etc.:

   a corded throat.

6. (of pottery) decorated with the imprint of twisted cords. cords.

corded

/ ˈkɔːdɪd /

adjective

1. bound or fastened with cord
2. (of a fabric) ribbed
3. (of muscles) standing out like cords

Word History and Origins

Origin of corded¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; cord, -ed ³

Example Sentences

Unfortunately, you have to give up some power when you choose a cordless over a corded model.

From Popular-Science

However, corded models tend to be more powerful and won’t lose power mid-pump session.

From Popular-Science

From corded mowers that are always ready to chop to mowers with quick-charging, long-lasting batteries, get all the power of a gas mower with none of the hassles.

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One thing to keep in mind is that the added convenience of cordless models does come at a price premium compared to corded models, and cordless designs also require somewhat frequent recharging.

From Popular-Science

This will tell you whether it’s worth buying a larger gas-powered model, or if you can stick with a corded or wireless model.

From Popular-Science

One doctor told them to keep their cellphones off their bodies and use them only to text or with a corded headset for two months.

From The Daily Beast

A muscle twitched in his corded neck; Arnold eased his long frame into a chair, rubbed thumb and forefinger at his eyes.

From Project Gutenberg

I know how the man gets out of the corded box—I could do it myself.

From Project Gutenberg

His red, beefy face was corded and knotted with tension, and his skin glistened with oily perspiration.

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"There is something eatable in that basket,—I don't know what," said Skeff, pointing to a little neatly corded hamper.

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Fortunately a pair of pillows belonging to the cousin were corded on the top of one of their trunks.

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