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
Her boxes were ready for cording, and her little parting gifts for the servants laid ready labelled in her drawers, and nothing remained for her busy hands to do.
From Not Like Other Girls by Carey, Rosa Nouchette
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