electrical cord
nounUK /ɪˈlɛktrɪkəl kɔːd/
US /ɪˈlɛktrɪkəl kɔːrd/
A long, bendy wire with a plug that carries electricity to a machine.
She plugged the electrical cord into the wall to charge her phone.
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2. A cord used to connect a device to a power source for charging.
He coiled the electrical cord neatly after charging his laptop.
3. An extension cord that lets you reach a distant outlet.
We used an electrical cord to reach the lamp across the room.
4. A cord that supplies power to a large appliance.
The electrical cord on the washing machine was too short for the new spot.