кордо́н — meaning in English
kordon
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English meaning
- border noun The line separating two countries, states, or regions.
- frontier noun The border area between two countries, or the edge of settled and unsettled land.
- outpost noun A small military post set apart from the main force, or a remote settlement.
- picket noun A person or group standing outside a workplace during a strike to protest and discourage others from entering.
Senses
кордо́н is used for these senses in English:
- border The line or frontier area separating political or geographical regions.
- frontier The part of a country which borders or faces another country or unsettled region.
- outpost A military post stationed at a distance from the main body of troops.
- picket (military) One of the soldiers or troops placed on a line forward of a position to warn against an enemy advance; or any unit (for example, an aircraft or ship) performing a similar function.
border — full definition
- noun The line separating two countries, states, or regions.
- noun The outer edge of something, or a decorative strip around that edge.
- verb To share a boundary with, or lie right next to.
frontier — full definition
- noun The border area between two countries, or the edge of settled and unsettled land.
- noun The furthest, most advanced edge of knowledge or achievement in a field.