cordão — meaning in English

English meaning

• cordon noun A line of people, vehicles, or barriers set up to prevent access to or from an area.
• shoelace noun A cord or string used to fasten a shoe.

Senses

cordão is used for these senses in English:

• cordon A line of people or things placed around an area to enclose or protect it. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
• shoelace A lace used for fastening a shoe.

cordon — full definition

1. noun A line of people, vehicles, or barriers set up to prevent access to or from an area.
2. noun A ribbon, often worn diagonally across the chest, given as an honour or badge of rank.
3. verb To seal off an area with a protective line or barrier (usually "cordon off").

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