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- [kawrd-woo d]
- /ˈkɔrdˌwʊd/
- /kˈɔːdwʊd/
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- [kawrd-woo d]
- /ˈkɔrdˌwʊd/
Definitions of cordwood word
- noun cordwood wood that has been cut into lengths of four feet so that it can be stacked in cords 3
- noun cordwood wood stacked or sold in cords 3
- noun cordwood wood stacked in cords for use as fuel. 1
- noun cordwood logs cut to a length of 4 feet (1.2 meters) to facilitate stacking in cords. 1
- noun cordwood trees intended for timber but of a quality suitable only for fuel. 1
- noun cordwood Wood that has been cut into uniform lengths, used especially as firewood. 1
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Origin of cordwood
First appearance:
before 1630 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1630-40; cord + wood1
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Parts of speech for Cordwood
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cordwood popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
cordwood usage trend in Literature
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Top questions with cordwood
- how to build a cordwood house?
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