Cordon Definition
kôrdn
cordoned, cordons
noun
A line or circle of police, soldiers, forts, ships, etc. stationed around an area to guard it.
Webster's New World
A rope, line, tape, or similar border stretched around an area, usually by the police, indicating that access is restricted.
American Heritage
A cord, ribbon, or braid worn as a decoration or badge.
Webster's New World
Webster's New World
A ribbon usually worn diagonally across the breast as a badge of honor or decoration.
American Heritage
verb
To encircle or shut (off) with a cordon.
Webster's New World
To form a cordon around (an area) so as to prevent movement in or out. Often used with off .
Troops cordoned off the riot zone.
American Heritage
(with "off") To form a cordon around an area in order to prevent movement in or out.
Wiktionary
Other Word Forms of Cordon
Noun
Singular:
cordon
Plural:
cordonsOrigin of Cordon
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French from Old French diminutive of corde cord cord
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Middle French cordon.
From Wiktionary
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