Cordon and Encompass

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

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

Nearby Words: cordoning, cordoned

Encompass verb - To form a circle around.

Usage example: a necklace of sapphire-blue lakes encompasses the town

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Cordon and encompass are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cordon" instead a verb "Encompass".

Nearby Word: encompassing

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