Coned

/koʊnd/ adjective

Definition

Shaped like a cone; having come to a point at the end, or having been restricted with traffic cones.

Etymology

Past participle of the verb 'cone,' derived from the noun 'cone' (from Latin 'conus'), meaning either to shape into a conical form or to block off with cone-shaped barriers.

Kelly Says

When construction workers set out traffic cones, they're literally 'coning' an area—the word jumped from geometry into street language because the shape was so recognizable and useful.

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