bivouac

American  

[biv-oo-ak, biv-wak] / ˈbɪv uˌæk, ˈbɪv wæk /

noun

1. a military encampment made with tents or improvised shelters, usually without shelter or protection from enemy fire.

2. the place used for such an encampment.

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verb (used without object)

bivouacked, bivouacking

1. to rest or assemble in such an area; encamp.

bivouac British  

/ ˈbɪvwæk, ˈbɪvʊˌæk /

noun

1. a temporary encampment with few facilities, as used by soldiers, mountaineers, etc

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verb

1. (intr) to make such an encampment

Etymology

Origin of bivouac

1700–10; < French < Swiss German bīwacht auxiliary patrol, equivalent to bī- by- + wacht patrol, watch

Example Sentences

Earlier on Wednesday, the team issued an update saying the men's backpacks and equipment were found during a search of a bivouac hut they are believed to have sheltered at.

From BBC

She has taken the worn tapestry of the war novel and turned it inside out, exposing the original colors and throwing the battles and bivouacs into stark relief.

From Los Angeles Times

Kovacs said that lifting Dickey will likely take several days, and that several bivouac points are being prepared along the way so that Dickey and rescue teams can rest.

From Washington Times

Kovacs said lifting Dickey will likely take several days, and that several bivouac points are being prepared along the way so that he and rescue teams can rest.

From Seattle Times

The bivouac fell into a ravine, but no one happened to be in the building at the time.

From Scientific American

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