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corded

corded

1 3.6
An object that has a cord attached to connect to power or another device
  • adjective
  • /ˈkɔrdɪd/
translation icon : con cable
  • OK, so if we print this CC is an instance of a corded object, right?
  • corded electric

Examples

  • I prefer using a corded vacuum cleaner for its stronger suction power.

  • The technician brought a corded power tool to complete the repair job quickly.

  • I recently bought a $12.99 corded drill from HF.

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  • Now I've typed in corded drill reverse switch, call it drill forward reverse switch, call it drill switch, and I can't find anything that resembles this one here.

  • Many people still rely on a corded telephone, especially during power outages.

Synonyms

pigtailed
vscorded
  • Specialized
6.7

Having a short wire attached for easy connection

has an attached cord or wire not limited to a short length

Antonyms

cordless
1 3.0

A device that works without a cord and uses a battery

How Portable

handheld
5 3.4
portable
157 2.9
cordless
1 3.0
corded
1 3.6
stationary
46 2.9

Surface Forms

corded positive

Morphology

corded = cord (transparent) = cord + ed

Standard adjectival use of -ed meaning 'having or equipped with a cord', which a learner who knows 'cord' can readily infer.

Etymology

Corded comes from cord, which means 'a rope or string' and later 'a wire for power'. So a corded tool or phone has a cord attached for power or connection rather than running on a battery.