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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

  1. noun The line separating two countries, states, or regions.
  2. noun The outer edge of something, or a decorative strip around that edge.
  3. verb To share a boundary with, or lie right next to.

frontier — full definition

  1. noun The border area between two countries, or the edge of settled and unsettled land.
  2. noun The furthest, most advanced edge of knowledge or achievement in a field.

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