circle the wagons

Verb

idiomatic

To draw a wagon train into a circle to allow the wagons to provide cover when under attack. / (idiomatic) To prepare to defend against an attack or criticism.

Japanese Meaning

（攻撃を受けた際）馬車を円陣に組ませ、守りを固める / （慣用句）攻撃や批判に備えて防御体制を整える

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When the raiders approached, the settlers had to circle the wagons to protect their families and supplies.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

襲撃者が近づくと、開拓者たちは家族と物資を守るために馬車を円形に並べて守りを固めなければなりませんでした。

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Sense（1）

To draw a wagon train into a circle to allow the wagons to provide cover when under attack.

Sense（2）

(idiomatic) To prepare to defend against an attack or criticism.

circles the wagons

（ present singular third-person ）

circling the wagons

（ participle present ）

circled the wagons

（ participle past ）

circled the wagons

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