Bivouac (band)
WordNet
noun
(1) Temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
"Wherever he went in the camp the men were grumbling"
(2) A site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
verb
(3) Live in or as if in a tent
"Can we go camping again this summer?"
"The circus tented near the town"
"The houseguests had to camp in the living room"
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Etymology
From , probably from , .
Noun
- An encampment for the night, usually without tents or covering.
- Any temporary encampment.
- 2005, Boston Globe, September 23, 2005
- The outing begins by Thursday noon, when the recreational vehicles start rumbling into town and their owners set up bivouacs.
- 2005, Boston Globe, September 23, 2005
- 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.