Cordon and Enclose

Cordon

Cordon noun - A series of sentinels or of military posts enclosing or guarding some place or thing.

Enclose and cordon are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Enclose" instead a verb "Cordon".

Nearby Words: cordoning, cordoned

Enclose

Enclose verb - To form a circle around.
Usage example: in a show of support, the women rushed to enclose their distraught friend

Cordon and enclose are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cordon" instead a verb "Enclose".

Nearby Words: enclosure, enclosing
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