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zareba

zareba

1 9.9
A fence made of thorn bushes that protects people or animals
  • noun
  • UK
: zareba
  • The farmer built a zareba to keep his cattle safe.

Examples

  • The villagers built a zareba to protect their livestock from wild animals.

  • They repaired the zareba after a storm damaged part of the enclosure.

  • A sturdy zareba surrounded the camp, keeping out predators at night.

  • A zareba is essential for protecting livestock from predators.

  • The farmer built a strong zareba to protect his livestock from predators at night.

  • In dry regions of Africa, a well-constructed zareba is essential for keeping animals safe from wild animals.

  • During the expedition, they constructed a temporary zareba to provide shelter from potential attacks.

Synonyms

stockade
vszareba
3 7.9

A strong fence of close wooden posts to protect a place

is a protective barrier made from thorn bushes for local safety
kraal
vszareba
  • South African
1 9.9

An enclosed area where people keep cattle or live in huts in southern Africa

is a defensive thorn barrier protecting people or animals

How Protective

fortress
113 4.4
wall
∞ 1.0
palisade
3 9.0
zareba
  • UK
1 9.9
fence
641 1.0
hedge
49 2.0

Surface Forms

zareba singular
zarebas plural

Etymology

The word zareba comes from the Arabic word zariba meaning 'enclosure' and came into English from East Africa. That's why a zareba is a fence of thorn bushes used to protect people or animals.