chord chord /ˈkɔrd/

noun

1. () A combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously when sounded together  ( chord )
   a combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously when sounded together
    The pianist struck a resonant chord, setting the mood for the concert.
   The pianist struck a resonant chord, setting the mood for the concert.
   
   
2. () A straight line connecting two points on a curve  ( chord )
   a straight line connecting two points on a curve
    The architect drew a chord to determine the curve's exact measurements.
   The architect drew a chord to determine the curve's exact measurements.
   
   

verb

1. (music) bring into consonance, harmony, or accord while making music or singing  ( chord , harmonise [British] , harmonize )
   (music) bring into consonance, harmony, or accord while making music or singing
   
2. (music) play chords on (a stringed instrument)  ( chord )
   (music) play chords on (a stringed instrument)
   

 fire control system fire control system /ˈfaɪər kənˈtroʊl ˈsɪstəm/

noun

1. (military) naval weaponry consisting of a system for controlling the delivery of fire on a military target  ( fire control system )
   (military) naval weaponry consisting of a system for controlling the delivery of fire on a military target
    The vessel's fire control system was state-of-the-art.
   The vessel's fire control system was state-of-the-art.
   
   

 water chestnut plant water chestnut plant /ˈwɔ:tər ˈtʃɛstnʌt plænt/

noun

1. A plant of the genus Trapa bearing spiny four-pronged edible nutlike fruits  ( caltrop , water chestnut , water chestnut plant )
   a plant of the genus Trapa bearing spiny four-pronged edible nutlike fruits
   
   

 nimble Will nimble Will /ˈnɪmbəl wɪl/

noun

1. Slender branching American grass of some value for grazing in central United States  ( Muhlenbergia schreberi , nimble Will , nimblewill )
   slender branching American grass of some value for grazing in central United States