khedahs

/ˈkɛdəz/
noun
  1. Large enclosures or traps used for capturing wild elephants.
    • The mahout led the herd into the khedah built deep in the forest.
    • Historically, khedahs were used in parts of Asia to tame wild elephants for labor.
    • Workers reinforced the khedah with strong bamboo poles before the drive began.