cording
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of cording
Example Sentences
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I rescued an abandoned set of chairs missing their woven seats, watched a YouTube video on cording and turned them into living-room fixtures.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
An interlocking arch that represents unity gives her walker a sculptural flair, and the cording made out of water hyacinth connects both local artistry with sustainable materials.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 13, 2022
Bubble wrap might crush your standard ribbon bows, so the Container Store suggests using more wire-edged ribbon or tulle, which can be fluffed out, or cording.
From Washington Post • Dec. 1, 2020
Jewel-toned blue, green and purple nylon was cut into pretty sleeveless dresses slit and ruched with cording detail to softly accent the body.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2016
It was a Saturday and I spent its hours cording wood in the shed, pausing now and then for a look into my grammar.
From The Light in the Clearing by Bacheller, Irving
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