cordon

Etymology

From Middle English cordon, from Middle French cordon, from Old French cordon, diminutive of corde. More at cord.

noun

1. (archaic) A ribbon normally worn diagonally across the chest as a decoration or insignia of rank etc. [from 17th c.]
2. A line of people or things placed around an area to enclose or protect it. [from 16th c.]
3. (cricket) The arc of fielders on the off side, behind the batsman - the slips and gully. [from 20th c.]
4. (botany) A woody plant, such as a fruit tree, pruned and trained to grow as a single stem on a support. [from 19th c.]

verb

1. Only used in cordon off