English
cordon
see also: Cordon
Pronunciation
  • IPA: /kɔː(ɹ)dən/
Noun

cordon (plural cordons)

  1. (archaic) A ribbon normally worn diagonally across the chest as a decoration or insignia of rank etc.
  2. A line of people or things placed around an area to enclose or protect it.
  3. (cricket) The arc of fielders on the off side, behind the batsman - the slips and gully.
  4. (botany) A woody plant, such as a fruit tree, pruned and trained to grow as a single stem on a support.
Translations Translations Verb

cordon (cordons, present participle cordoning; past and past participle cordoned)

  1. Only used in cordon off#English|cordon off
Cordon
Proper noun
  1. Surname


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