zareeba

/zəˈriːbə/
noun
  1. A fence or enclosure made of thorn bushes, used for protection in parts of Africa.
    • The villagers built a zareeba around their camp to keep wild animals out.
    • The thorny zareeba was strong enough to stop a charging rhino.
    • At night, the travelers slept safely inside the zareeba.
  2. A fortified camp or defensive position, especially in historical military contexts in Africa.
    • Inside the zareeba, they stored food and water for the siege.
    • The soldiers constructed a zareeba to defend against the attack.
    • The general ordered the men to reinforce the zareeba with more branches.
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