cordon (Meaning)

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cordon (n)

a series of sentinels or of military posts enclosing or guarding some place or thing

cord or ribbon worn as an insignia of honor or rank

adornment consisting of an ornamental ribbon or cord

cordon Sentence Examples

  1. The police set up a cordon around the crime scene to prevent unauthorized access.
  2. A cordon of security personnel surrounded the visiting dignitary as they entered the building.
  3. The chef placed a cordon of fresh herbs around the edge of the plate to enhance its presentation.
  4. During the parade, barriers formed a cordon along the route to keep spectators safe.
  5. The firefighters established a cordon around the burning building to keep bystanders at a safe distance.
  6. A cordon of volunteers helped direct traffic during the busy festival weekend.
  7. The soldiers formed a protective cordon around the civilians, shielding them from harm.
  8. The event organizers erected a cordon of flags to delineate the VIP area.
  9. Police officers formed a cordon to control the crowd during the protest.
  10. The gardeners planted a cordon of trees along the property line to provide privacy.

FAQs About the word cordon

a series of sentinels or of military posts enclosing or guarding some place or thing, cord or ribbon worn as an insignia of honor or rank, adornment consisting

barricade, cushion, buffer, fender,bumper, baffle,shield, safeguard, pad, cushioning

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The police set up a cordon around the crime scene to prevent unauthorized access.

A cordon of security personnel surrounded the visiting dignitary as they entered the building.

The chef placed a cordon of fresh herbs around the edge of the plate to enhance its presentation.

During the parade, barriers formed a cordon along the route to keep spectators safe.