ELECTRIC CORD

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

A light insulated conductor for household use

Synonyms:

cord; electric cord

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("electric cord" is a kind of...):

conductor (a device designed to transmit electricity, heat, etc.)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "electric cord"):

extension cord (an electric cord used to extend the length of a power cord)

power cord (a cord to conduct power to an electrical appliance)