The difference between Cordage and Shroud

When used as nouns, cordage means a set of ropes and cords, especially that used for a ship's rigging, whereas shroud means that which clothes, covers, conceals, or protects.


Shroud is also verb with the meaning: to cover with a shroud.

check bellow for the other definitions of Cordage and Shroud

  1. Cordage as a noun (nautical):

    A set of ropes and cords, especially that used for a ship's rigging.

  2. Cordage as a noun (obsolete):

    An amount of wood measured in cords.

  1. Shroud as a noun:

    That which clothes, covers, conceals, or protects; a garment.

  2. Shroud as a noun:

    Especially, the dress for the dead; a winding sheet.

  3. Shroud as a noun:

    That which covers or shelters like a shroud.

  4. Shroud as a noun:

    A covered place used as a retreat or shelter, as a cave or den; also, a vault or crypt.

  5. Shroud as a noun:

    The branching top of a tree; foliage.

  6. Shroud as a noun (nautical):

    A rope or cable serving to support the mast sideways.

  7. Shroud as a noun:

    One of the two annular plates at the periphery of a water wheel, which form the sides of the buckets; a shroud plate.

  1. Shroud as a verb:

    To cover with a shroud.

  2. Shroud as a verb:

    To conceal or hide from view, as if by a shroud.

    Examples:

    "The details of the plot were shrouded in mystery."

    "The truth behind their weekend retreat was shrouded in obscurity."

  3. Shroud as a verb:

    To take shelter or harbour.