Cord and Cable

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Cord

Cord noun - A length of braided, flexible material that is used for tying or connecting things.

Usage example: a vacuum cleaner with an extra long cord

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Cable is a synonym for cord in string topic. In some cases you can use "Cable" instead a noun "Cord", when it comes to topics like wire, thin rope. popular alternative

Nearby Words: corded, cording, cordless

Cable

Cable noun - A length of braided, flexible material that is used for tying or connecting things.

Usage example: a mass of cables connecting the audio and video components

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Synonyms for Cable

Cord is a synonym for cable in wire topic. You can use "Cord" instead a noun "Cable", if it concerns topics such as chain, rope, thin rope. popular alternative

Nearby Words: cabled, cabling, cablegram

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thick	thick cord	thick cable
long	long cord	long cable
short	short cord	short cable
original	original cord	original cable
Other adjectives: single, exposed, cheap, large, illegal, new, severed, golden, giant, electric, electrical, umbilical, retractable, unplugged.

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