khedah

/ˈkeɪdə/
noun
  1. A method of capturing wild elephants by driving them into an enclosed area or a pit.
    • The documentary showed a khedah in action, with the herd being guided into a large stockade.
    • In some parts of Asia, the khedah was traditionally used to tame wild elephants.
    • The khedah operation involved dozens of trained elephants and handlers.
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