# paracord

> English word · Noun · frequency rank #76,195

## Definitions
1. A lightweight nylon rope, originally used for the suspension lines of parachutes.

## Etymology
From para- + cord.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/paracord