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cordon

/kɔːrdən/ noun · British & US
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What does cordon mean?

noun

A cord or string used to restrain or guide something, or a barrier or line of people or things to control access to a place. A cord or string used to tie or fasten something.

Example

"The police set up a cordon around the crime scene to prevent onlookers from interfering with the investigation."

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