Laager
/ˈlɑːɡər/noun
A defensive camp circled by armored vehicles or wagons.
The soldiers set up a laager on the outskirts of the town to protect themselves from attacks.
Often appears as...
- set up a laager
- form a laager
Usage tips
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Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Battlefield Origin
Originally used to describe camps in a military context, often under threat of attack.
History books describe how armies used a laager for protection during wars.
Pro Tip 2/3Group Safety
Emphasizes the collective action of forming a protected area for a group's safety.
The pioneers formed a laager at nightfall, ensuring no intruder could approach unnoticed.
Pro Tip 3/3Defensive Strategy
Suggests a proactive measure for defense rather than a permanent setup.
When the scouts reported enemy movement, the commander ordered to set up a laager.
Compare with
bastionbivouaccitadelencampfortificationgarrisonredoubtstronghold
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