Definition of Corduroy

1. Verb. Build (a road) from logs laid side by side.

Generic synonyms: Build, Construct, Make

2. Noun. A cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton.
Exact synonyms: Cord
Specialized synonyms: Bedford Cord, Narrow Wale, Wide Wale
Generic synonyms: Cloth, Fabric, Material, Textile

3. Noun. A road made of logs laid crosswise.
Generic synonyms: Road, Route

Definition of Corduroy

1. n. A sort of cotton velveteen, having the surface raised in ridges.

2. v. t. To form of logs laid side by side.

Definition of Corduroy

1. Noun. A heavy fabric, usually made of cotton, with vertical ribs. ¹

2. Verb. To make (a road) by laying down split logs or tree-trunks over a marsh, swamp etc. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Corduroy

1. to build a type of road [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Corduroy

cordoned
cordoned off
cordoning
cordoning off
cordonnet
cordonnets
cordons
cordons off
cordons sanitaires
cordopexy
cordotomies
cordotomy
cordovan
cordovans
cords
corduroy (current term)
corduroy road
corduroyed
corduroying
corduroylike
corduroys
cordwain
cordwainer
cordwaineries
cordwainers
cordwainery
cordwains
cordwood
cordwoods
cordy pulse

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