Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

net-cord

noun

ˈnɛt kɔrd

Definition

The net-cord refers to the thin string or material that makes up the net used in sports like tennis, badminton, or volleyball, which divides the playing area into two halves.

Examples

During the tennis match, the player hit the ball and it grazed the net-cord but still went over.
She was frustrated when the shuttlecock hit the net-cord and dropped down on her side of the court.
The serve was so powerful that it barely touched the net-cord before landing in the opponent’s court.