Cordon and Gird

Cordon

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

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

Nearby Words: cordoning, cordoned

Gird

Gird verb - To form a circle around.
Usage example: a tall hedge girds the exclusive estate and shields it from prying eyes

Cordon and gird are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cordon" instead a verb "Gird".

Nearby Words: girdled, girdle, girded, girding
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