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circle the wagons

To prepare to defend against an attack.

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.
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Additional definitions for 'circle the wagons':

circle the wagonsTo draw a wagon train into a circle to allow the wagons to provide cover when under attack.
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rodear los vagones

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