cordel — meaning in English

English meaning

• strand noun One of the individual threads or wires twisted together to make a rope, cable, or cord.
• twine noun A strong string or cord made from two or more threads twisted together.

Senses

cordel is used for these senses in English:

• strand A string.
• twine A strong thread composed of two or three smaller threads or strands twisted together, and used for various purposes, as for binding small parcels, making nets, and the like; a small cord or string.

strand — full definition

1. noun One of the individual threads or wires twisted together to make a rope, cable, or cord.
2. noun A single thread or line within a larger story, plan, or set of events.
3. verb To leave someone in a difficult situation, often without transport or resources.
4. verb To run a boat or ship aground.

twine — full definition

1. noun A strong string or cord made from two or more threads twisted together.
2. verb To wind or twist around something.

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