BIVOUAC
bivouac
Noun
- An encampment for the night, usually without tents or covering.
- Any temporary encampment.
- The watch of a whole army by night, when in danger of surprise or attack.
Verb
- To set up camp.
- We'll bivouac here tonight.
- To watch at night or be on guard, as a whole army.
- To encamp for the night without tents or covering.
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