Daily Word: CORDON

cor·don

   [kawr-dn] 

~ noun

DEFINITION: 1) A line of police, sentinels, military posts, warships, etc., enclosing or guarding an area. 2) A cord or braid worn for ornament or as a fastening. 3) A ribbon worn usually diagonally across the breast as abadge of a knightly or honorary order.

SENTENCE: Roadblocks sometimes seem like a cordon because of the number of police there with flashing lights and weapons.