cordon
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- //ˈkɔː(ɹ)dən//
A line of people or things placed around an area to enclose or protect it.
nom
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archaïqueA ribbon normally worn diagonally across the chest as a decoration or insignia of rank etc.
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A line of people or things placed around an area to enclose or protect it.
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The arc of fielders on the off side, behind the batsman: the slips and gully.
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A woody plant, such as a fruit tree, pruned and trained to grow as a single stem on a support.
Étymologie
From Middle English cordon, from Middle French cordon, from Old French cordon, diminutive of corde. More at cord.
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Synonym of cordon off.
Strong detachments of infantry instead of gendarmes cordoned the streets leading to the Lycée.
Formes
- pluriel
- cordons
- passé
- cordoned
- participe passé
- cordoned
- participe présent
- cordoning
- 3ᵉ personne du singulier
- cordons
cordon · A line of people or things placed around an area to enclose or protect it.
Cordon · A surname.cords · Corduroys.Cords · A surname.