Cordon and Girdle

Cordon

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

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

Nearby Words: cordoning, cordoned

Girdle

Girdle verb - To form a circle around.
Usage example: the rings that famously girdle the planet Saturn
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Synonyms for Girdle

Cordon and girdle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cordon" instead a verb "Girdle".

Nearby Words: gird, girdled, girdling
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