vocal cords
Appearance
English
[edit]Alternative forms
[edit]- vocal chords (nonstandard)
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]- (chiefly in the plural) Two folds of tissue located in the larynx that vibrate when air passes over them, producing the sound waves associated with talking and singing.
Usage notes
[edit]- The singular vocal cord is rare
Translations
[edit]folds of tissue
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