chord

/kɔː(ɹ)d//kɔɹd/

noun

  1. 1

    A harmonic set of three or more notes that is heard as if sounding simultaneously.

  2. 2

    A straight line between two points of a curve.

  3. 3

    A horizontal member of a truss.

  4. 4

    The distance between the leading and trailing edge of a wing, measured in the direction of the normal airflow.

  5. 5

    An imaginary line from the luff of a sail to its leech.

  6. 6

    A keyboard shortcut that involves two or more distinct keypresses, such as Ctrl+M followed by P.

  7. 7

    The string of a musical instrument.

  8. 8

    A cord.

  9. 9

    An edge that is not part of a cycle but connects two vertices of the cycle.

verb

  1. 1

    To write chords for.

  2. 2

    To accord; to harmonize together.

    “This note chords with that one.”
  3. 3

    To provide with musical chords or strings; to string; to tune.

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