Associations to the word «Corduroy»
Noun
- Trouser
- Flannel
- Sweater
- Breech
- Slack
- Waistcoat
- Jacket
- Pant
- Shirt
- Boots
- Blouse
- Vest
- Log
- Jumper
- Tweed
- Swamp
- Skirt
- Coat
- Brushing
- Buttons
- Knit
- Fabric
- Stocking
- Leather
- Velvet
- Scarf
- Underwear
- Frock
- Plank
- Frieze
- Shoe
- Jolt
- Wearing
- Wool
- Handkerchief
- Suit
- Slipper
- Mud
- Road
- Converse
- Holster
- Collar
- Hat
- Overall
- Riding
- Cord
- Apron
- Bog
- Cotton
- Blazer
- Wendy
- Pair
- Cloth
- Yarn
- Cap
- Shack
- Woven
- Pile
- Cove
- Labourer
- Wear
- Dress
- Crossing
- Glove
- Knee
- Shrink
- Sofa
- Button
- Clothes
- Rough
- Freeman
- Rib
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
CORDUROY, noun. A heavy fabric, usually made of cotton, with vertical ribs.
CORDUROY, verb. To make (a road) by laying down split logs or tree-trunks over a marsh, swamp etc.
CORDUROY ROAD, noun. A road paved with split or round logs laid crosswise side by side, used e.g. to cross swampy areas.
Dictionary definition
CORDUROY, noun. A cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton.
CORDUROY, noun. A road made of logs laid crosswise.
CORDUROY, verb. Build (a road) from logs laid side by side.
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.