noun a line or circle of police, soldiers, or guards preventing access to or from an area
verb to form a cordon around or enclose with a cordon
In fashion, a cordon is a decorative cord or ribbon used as a trim on clothing or accessories.
In military contexts, a cordon refers to a line or barrier of troops or police officers used to encircle and restrict movement in a particular area.
In cooking, a cordon bleu is a dish that is breaded and fried, often filled with cheese or ham.
In medicine, a cordon sanitaire is a quarantine measure used to prevent the spread of infectious diseases by isolating a specific area or population.
In agriculture, a cordon is a method of training fruit trees or grapevines to grow in a specific direction or shape, often along a wire or trellis system.
In the context of a writer, 'cordon' may be used to describe a barrier or restriction, such as a cordon set up by police to control access to a crime scene.
In the context of a psychologist, 'cordon' may be used to refer to a psychological barrier or defense mechanism that a person puts up to protect themselves from emotional harm.