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cording

American  
[kawr-ding] / ˈkɔr dɪŋ /

noun

  1. cord covered with yarns or fabric, used decoratively.


Etymology

Origin of cording

First recorded in 1565–75; cord + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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Today, we see a wide array of trim options, including cording, ruffled edges, pleated corners and more.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 18, 2023

Bubble wrap might crush your standard ribbon bows, so the Container Store suggests using more wire-edged ribbon or tulle, which can be fluffed out, or cording.

From Washington Post • Dec. 1, 2020

Jewel-toned blue, green and purple nylon was cut into pretty sleeveless dresses slit and ruched with cording detail to softly accent the body.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2016

In her hands, these items morphed into a jacket in black duchess satin, a tuxedo jumpsuit in textured matte sequins and a man’s rock ’n’ roll T-shirt with gold cording dripping down the front.

From New York Times • Jan. 25, 2010

Pine boughs are then placed "shingle" fashion in the cording, making a very comfortable bed.

From Camping For Boys by Gibson, Henry William