barracks

/ˈbæɹəks/

noun

  1. 1

    (chiefly in the plural) A building for soldiers, especially within a garrison; originally referred to temporary huts, now usually to a permanent structure or set of buildings.

  2. 2

    (chiefly in the plural) primitive structure resembling a long shed or barn for (usually temporary) housing or other purposes

  3. 3

    (chiefly in the plural) any very plain, monotonous, or ugly large building

  4. 4

    A movable roof sliding on four posts, to cover hay, straw, etc.

  5. 5

    (usually in the plural) A police station.

verb

  1. 1

    To house military personnel; to quarter.

  2. 2

    To live in barracks.

verb

  1. 1

    To jeer and heckle; to attempt to disconcert by verbal means.

  2. 2

    To cheer for or support a team.

noun

  1. 1

    A group of buildings used by military personnel as housing.

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