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cording

[kawr-ding] / ˈkɔr dɪŋ /


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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

In the square of wan light that came down the scuttle he was cording his hair-trunk—unemotional and very matter-of-fact.

From Romance by Conrad, Joseph




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