Word Meaning

Meaning of cordon

- A cord or ribbon bestowed or borne as a badge of honor; a broad ribbon, usually worn after the manner of a baldric, constituting a mark of a very high grade in an honorary order. Cf. Grand cordon.
- The cord worn by a Franciscan friar.
- The coping of the scarp wall, which projects beyong the face of the wall a few inches.
- A line or series of sentinels, or of military posts, inclosing or guarding any place or thing.
- A rich and ornamental lace or string, used to secure a mantle in some costumes of state.

Crossword clue for cordon

- Chain of police
- Chain of police or soldiers
- Line of police
- Type of ribbon