cordon

Meanings

• noun

  A rope, chain, or line used to enclose or control an area, especially for security or crowd control.

  - "The police set up a cordon around the crime scene."
  - "A cordon was put in place to prevent the spread of the fire."

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Pronunciation

1. /kɔː(ɹ)dən/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cordon
cordone , bonjon , jonquil , tonic,onic,onic , monic,onic

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Variants

List of all variants of cordon that leads to same result
cordon , cordons , cordoned , cordoning , cordon bleu , cordon sanitaire , cordon sanitaires , cordons sanitaires , cordon off , cordoned off , cordoning off , cordons off

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Etymology

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From French 'cordonner' meaning 'to fasten, attach, or bind'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'cordon' is also used in the fashion industry to refer to a decorative band or trim.

2. The term 'cordon sanitaire' refers to a quarantine zone established to prevent the spread of disease.

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Related Concepts

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1. barrier: A physical or metaphorical obstacle that prevents access or entry to a place or concept.

2. perimeter: The outer boundary or edge of an area or shape.

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Culture

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In military and police contexts, a cordon is used to create a perimeter around an area to prevent access or control the movement of people or vehicles. In culinary contexts, a cordon bleu is a dish made with chicken, ham, and cheese, wrapped in dough and baked.

How to Memorize "cordon"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a long, thick rope or chain being used to enclose an area.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cordon' with the idea of control or containment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'A cordon keeps things in order' to memorize the word.

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