noun
- An enclosure or trap used to capture wild elephants, especially in India.
Usage: Also spelled khedda or kedah; Chiefly historical or regional
Examples
- The hunters constructed a kheda in the forest to capture the wild elephants.
- Historically, khedas were used extensively in India for elephant management.
- The kheda consisted of a large enclosure with sturdy wooden walls.
- Local guides knew the best locations to build a kheda during the monsoon season.