cordon
noun
a line of police, sentinels, military posts, warships, etc., enclosing or guarding an area.
cordons
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pluralof cordon.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof cordon (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
cordonnouna line of police, sentinels, military posts, warships, etc., enclosing or guarding an area.
Example Sentences
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"Additional police resources are being deployed to assist in contacting those who need to leave their properties and to maintain cordons around restricted areas while our fire service colleagues continue to tackle the wildfire."
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Despite road closures and police cordons, emergency services have continued to receive reports of visitors attempting to enter the affected area.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Officers set up cordons on surrounding roads to prevent people from heading to the coast.
From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026
At the scene, several police cordons were deployed at various locations inside and outside the station, according to images published by local media.
From Barron's ● May 28, 2026
The fruit produced by horizontal cordons is probably superior in size, color and finish to that produced on any other form of tree.
From Dwarf Fruit Trees Their propagation, pruning, and general management, adapted to the United States and Canada by F. A. Waugh
