English Explanatory Dictionary

circle the wagons

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To draw a wagon train into a circle to allow the wagons to provide cover when under attack.
  2. To prepare to defend against an attack or criticism.

Pronunciation

en-au-circle the wagons.ogg

Word forms

circle the wagons circles the wagons circling the wagons circled the wagons circle one's wagons

Etymology

From the practice of drawing the wagons of a wagon-train into a circle to protect against attack, and also to keep cattle and other livestock within.

Related words

close ranks laager
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