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verb
To draw a wagon train into a circle to allow the wagons to provide cover when under attack.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To prepare to defend against an attack or criticism.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
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History
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.
