as in barricades
a line of people or objects that are placed around or in front of a person or place to keep people away
A cordon of police kept protesters away from the building.
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barricades
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Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.—
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Charlotte Observer,
6 Sep. 2025 -
Slamming through barricades and brush, the car picks up realistic damage effects, with its rear bumper and license plate dangling in tow.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Cordons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cordons. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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