Cordon

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1. horizontal branches of a grapevine trained along the trellis; also called the arms. The canes left after pruning (prune) which will produce fruiting shoots and new canes.

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The cordon is the semi-permanent horizontal structure on a vine that originates from the head of the trunk and products shoots or canes.

Source: http://articles.extension.org/pages/70332/basic-considerations-for-pruning-grapevines