What does chord mean?
chord. Noun
1. ?(music) ; A harmonic set of three or more notes that is heard as if sounding simultaneously.
2. (geometry) ; A straight line between two points of a curve.
3. (engineering) ; A horizontal member of a truss.
4. (aeronautics) ; The distance between the leading and trailing edge of a wing, measured in the direction of the normal airflow.
5. (computing) ; A keyboard shortcut that involves two or more distinct keypresses, such as Ctrl+M followed by P.
6. The string of a musical instrument.
For example, (Can we find and add a quotation of Milton to this entry?)
7. (anatomy) ; A cord.
chord. Verb
1. (transitive) ; To write chords for.
2. (music) ; To accord; to harmonize together.
For example, This note chords with that one.
3. (transitive) ; To provide with musical chords or strings; to string; to tune.
