Word before "cord" or "current" (3)
I believe the answer is:
rip
'word before cord or current' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for rip that I've seen before include "See 14" , "tide" , "Tear roughly; turbulent water" , "Parting words" , "Severely criticise" .)