BIVOUAC

bivouac

Noun

  1. An encampment for the night, usually without tents or covering.
  2. Any temporary encampment.
  3. The watch of a whole army by night, when in danger of surprise or attack.

Verb

  1. To set up camp.
    We'll bivouac here tonight.
  2. To watch at night or be on guard, as a whole army.
  3. To encamp for the night without tents or covering.


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