tie vs cord

tie and cord both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
tie	Yes	No	Yes	No
cord	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, cord is a hypernym of tie; that is, cord is a word with a broader meaning than tie:

As verbs, cord is a hyponym of tie; that is, cord is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than tie:

Other hyponyms of tie include gag, muzzle, retie, bind off, tie up, loop, lash together, truss, leash, rope, strap, knot, lash, band, lace, lace up.

tie (noun)	cord (noun)
a cord (or string or ribbon or wire etc.) with which something is tied	a line made of twisted fibers or threads
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front	a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton
a horizontal beam used to prevent two other structural members from spreading apart or separating	a light insulated conductor for household use
one of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track	a unit of amount of wood cut for burning; 128 cubic feet
a fastener that serves to join or connect
(music) a slur over two notes of the same pitch; indicates that the note is to be sustained for their combined time value
the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided
equality of score in a contest
a social or business relationship

tie (verb)	cord (verb)
form a knot or bow in	stack in cords
limit or restrict to	bind or tie with a cord
finish a game with an equal number of points, goals, etc.
fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
unite musical notes by a tie
make by tying pieces together
perform a marriage ceremony
create social or emotional ties