English word paracord comes from English cord, English para-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| cord | English (en) | (anatomy) Any structure having the appearance of a cord, especially a tendon or nerve.. (figuratively) Any influence by which persons are caught, held, or drawn, as if by a cord.. : a cross-section measurement of an aircraft wing.. : musical sense.. A long, thin, flexible length of twisted yarns (strands) of fiber (rope, for example); (uncountable) such a length of twisted strands considered [...] |
| para- | English (en) | Forming words relating to disability sport (obsolete, not productive) to guard against, to avert, to shield from; to provide protection against, defence from Parachute. (organic chemistry) In isomeric benzene derivatives, having the two substituents in opposite positions (compare ortho- and meta-.). Abnormal, incorrect. Above, beyond. Beside, near, alongside. Resembling. |
| paracord | English (en) | A lightweight, nylon rope, originally used for the suspension lines of parachutes. |