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cordwain
nounVery Low (Archaic/Historical)
/ˈkɔːdweɪn/A type of fine leather originally from Córdoba, Spain, typically made from goatskin or split horsehide.
cordwainer
nounRare/Archaic
/ˈkɔːdˌweɪnə/A shoemaker, especially one who works in fine or soft leather.
cordwood
nounC1
/ˈkɔːdwʊd/Wood cut into short, uniform lengths (typically 4ft/1.2m) for sale, measurement, or stacking; traditionally sold by the cord.
core
acronymadjectivenoun+1High
/kɔː/The central and most important part of an object, system, or group.
core barrel
nounC1+
/ˈkɔː ˈbærəl/A cylindrical steel tube used in rotary drilling to collect and retain a continuous column of rock sample (core) from a borehole.
core city
nounB2/C1
/kɔː ˈsɪti/The principal and most densely populated municipality within a larger metropolitan area, often the original or historic urban centre.
core competency
nounC1
/ˌkɔː ˈkɒmpɪtənsi/A fundamental, defining strength or capability of an organization or individual that provides a competitive advantage and is central to its success.
core curriculum
nounC1
/ˌkɔː kəˈrɪk.jə.ləm/The fundamental, mandatory set of courses or subjects that all students in an educational programme or institution are required to study.
core drawing
nounLow/Technical
/ˈkɔː ˈdrɔːɪŋ/The fundamental or initial sketch of a design, concept, or layout that establishes the essential structure.
core dump
nounLow (technical), Very Low (metaphorical)
/ˈkɔː dʌmp/A complete copy of the data in a computer's memory at a specific moment, usually captured after a system or program crash for diagnostic purposes.
core memory
nounB2/C1
/ˈkɔː ˈmem(ə)ri/A type of early, non-volatile computer memory technology using tiny magnetized ferrite rings (cores) to store data.
core store
nounC1
/kɔː stɔː/A central storage location for essential data or components within a computer system.
core strength
nounB2
/kɔː streŋθ/The strength of the muscles in the torso (abdomen, lower back, pelvis, and diaphragm) that stabilize the body and support movement.
core subjects
plural-nounHigh (especially in educational contexts)
/kɔː ˈsʌbdʒɪkts/The essential, mandatory academic subjects that form the fundamental foundation of an educational curriculum, typically required of all students.
core time
nounC1
/kɔː taɪm/A specific, fixed period during the standard working day when all employees of a company are required to be at work.
core tool
nounB2
/kɔː tuːl/A fundamental or essential piece of equipment, software, or method central to performing a specific task or function.
corea
nounB2
/kɔː(r)/The central, most important, or essential part of something.
corecipient
nounLow
/ˌkəʊ.rɪˈsɪp.i.ənt/One of multiple recipients who receive something jointly.
coreference
nounC2
/ˌkəʊˈrɛfərəns/A grammatical relationship where two or more expressions in a text refer to the same person or thing.
coreid bug
nounLow / Very Specialized
/ˈkɔːriːɪd bʌɡ/A member of the family Coreidae, a large group of plant-feeding insects commonly known as leaf-footed bugs or squash bugs.

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