cordlike
Like a strand
Cordlike means resembling a cord in appearance or structure—long, thin, and flexible.
The word typically describes anatomical features, plant stems, or fibers that share these ropelike qualities: cordlike muscles, cordlike roots.
It emphasizes texture and shape rather than function.
Lean yet muscular
stringy · fibrous · twisted · braided · stranded · coiled · knotted · gnarled
Muscle-to-bone connector
- sinewTough connective tissue
- ligamentConnective tissue between bones
- collagenStructural body protein
- fasciaConnective tissue sheet
muscle · tissue · connective · vascular · xylem · phloem · cellulose · filamentous
Thick nautical tethering rope
- mooringVessel's secured resting place
- towlineRope for hauling vessels
- riggingRopes controlling ship sails
- cableHeavy-duty woven line
anchor · coil · knot · belay · splicing · whipping · tackle · block
Capable of bending easily
Able to withstand use
- sturdySolidly built, durable
- strongHaving great physical power
- robustStrong and durable
- resilientAble to recover quickly
tenacious · resistant · hardy · reinforced · unyielding
sinewy
Lean yet muscular
ropy · stringy · fibrous · twisted · braided · stranded · coiled · knotted · gnarled · elongated
tendon
Muscle-to-bone connector
fascia · muscle · tissue · connective · vascular · xylem · phloem · cellulose · filamentous · stroma
yarn
Twisted strand for crafts
filament · braid · rope · string · fiber · weave · macrame · lace · tassel · fringe
hawser
Thick nautical tethering rope
- mooringVessel's secured resting place
- towlineRope for hauling vessels
- riggingRopes controlling ship sails
cable · anchor · coil · knot · belay · splicing · whipping · tackle · block · lariat
pliable
Capable of bending easily
durable
Able to withstand use
resilient · tenacious · resistant · hardy · reinforced · unyielding
cordlikeflat
Lacking vertical variation
smooth · sheet-like · planar · sleek · ribbon-like
record, accord, cord, recording, discord, coordinate, recorder, cords, accordion