corded

Bound with rope

Corded describes something with cords—either made of twisted fibers or connected by an electrical cord.

A corded muscle shows visible sinews beneath the skin.

Corded fabric has raised parallel ridges.

A corded phone or corded drill connects to a power source by wire, distinguishing it from cordless versions.

twisted

braided

Interlaced into rope-like form

  • ropeThick twisted fibers
  • twineStranded cord for tying
  • spiralCurve winding around center

coiled · wrapped · woven · plied · stranded · intertwined · knotted · looped · spun · wound

fabric

velvet

Thick-pile textile

textured · upholstery · drapery · pile · wales · grooved · tufted · plush · striped · raised

bound

rope

Thick twisted fibers

  • knotTied rope fastening
  • tieEqual score, or neckwear
  • fastenFix securely in position

secure · lash · bind · tether · strap · cinch · truss · anchor · moor · lacing

electrical

plug

Something that blocks openings

cable · wire · extension · adapter · charger · unplugged · tangled · retractable · coiled · three-pronged

muscular

sinewy

Lean yet muscular

  • veinedMarked with linear channels
  • tautStretched under tension
  • leanLacking fat; incline

defined · ripped · striated · ropy · wiry · muscled · athletic · toned · fibrous · stringy

Categories
Opposites
power/connection method

cordedcordless

Without attached wiring

wireless · battery-powered · untethered · rechargeable · portable

surface texture

cordedsmooth

Without roughness or difficulty

flat · even · sleek · plain · unribbed

structural form

cordedunbound

Not tied down

loose · untied · free

Phrases
Family

record, accord, cord, recording, discord, recorded, cordial, cords, cordon

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G