noun
- An enclosure or trap used to capture wild elephants, especially in India.
Usage: Also spelled kheddah or khedda; Chiefly historical or regional
Examples
- The hunters constructed a large khedah to capture the wild elephants.
- Elephants were driven into the khedah during the monsoon season.
- The khedah was designed with sturdy wooden walls to contain the massive animals.
- Local workers maintained the khedah for generations as part of traditional elephant management.