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Bivouac

/ˈbɪv.u.æk/

An encampment for the night, usually without tents or covering.

📖 Definitions of "Bivouac"

noun
  1. 1

    An encampment for the night, usually without tents or covering.

  2. 2

    Any temporary encampment.

  3. 3

    A temporary shelter constructed generally for a few nights.

  4. 4

    The watch of a whole army by night, when in danger of surprise or attack.

verb
  1. 1

    To set up camp.

    "We'll bivouac here tonight."

  2. 2

    To watch at night or be on guard, as a whole army.

  3. 3

    To encamp for the night without tents or covering.

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