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cordeau.

rope, string (used to mark a straight line)

7 characters2 syllables approx.Français language

Meaning & usage

noun/kɔʁ.do/
  1. rope, string (used to mark a straight line)

    masculine
  2. cord (long length of twisted strands of fibre)

    masculine
  3. straight line

    masculine
    Aligner une muraille au cordeau.
  4. line, fishing line

    masculine
  5. fuse (cord that conveys fire to an explosive device)

    masculine
Where this word comes from

Mid-16ᵗʰ century, from Old French cordel, from corde, from Latin chorda, from Ancient Greek χορδή (khordḗ).

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