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cord vs extension cord

extension cord vs cord

cord and extension cord both are nouns.

cord is a verb but extension cord is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cord Yes No Yes No
extension cord Yes No No No
As nouns, extension cord is a hyponym of cord; that is, extension cord is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cord:
  • cord: a light insulated conductor for household use
  • extension cord: an electric cord used to extend the length of a power cord
Other hyponyms of cord include power cord.
cord (noun) extension cord (noun)
a line made of twisted fibers or threads an electric cord used to extend the length of a power cord
a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton
a light insulated conductor for household use
a unit of amount of wood cut for burning; 128 cubic feet
cord (verb) extension cord (verb)
stack in cords
bind or tie with a cord
Difference between cord and extension cord

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