noun
- plural of laager: defensive encampments formed by circling wagons or vehicles
Usage: historical; South African
verb
- third person singular present of laager: to form a defensive circle with wagons or vehicles
Usage: historical; South African
Examples
- The pioneers formed laagers to protect themselves from attacks.
- Several laagers were established along the migration route.
- The wagon train laagers every evening for safety.
- Historical accounts describe the defensive laagers used by settlers.
- The commander laagers his vehicles before nightfall.
- These laagers provided essential protection during the journey.