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- [biv-oo-ak, biv-wak]
- /ˈbɪv uˌæk, ˈbɪv wæk/
- /ˈbɪv.u.æk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [biv-oo-ak, biv-wak]
- /ˈbɪv uˌæk, ˈbɪv wæk/
Definitions of bivouac word
- countable noun bivouac A bivouac is a temporary camp made by soldiers or mountain climbers. 3
- verb bivouac If you bivouac in a particular place, you stop and stay in a bivouac there. 3
- noun bivouac a temporary encampment with few facilities, as used by soldiers, mountaineers, etc 3
- verb bivouac to make such an encampment 3
- noun bivouac a night guard to avoid surprise attack 3
- noun bivouac a temporary encampment (esp. of soldiers) in the open, with only tents or improvised shelter 3
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Origin of bivouac
First appearance:
before 1700 One of the 50% oldest English words
1700-10; < French < Swiss German bīwacht auxiliary patrol, equivalent to bī- by- + wacht patrol, watch
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Parts of speech for Bivouac
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bivouac popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
bivouac usage trend in Literature
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noun bivouac
- garrison — William Lloyd, 1805–79, U.S. leader in the abolition movement.
- hut — a small or humble dwelling of simple construction, especially one made of natural materials, as of logs or grass.
- billet — If members of the armed forces are billeted in a particular place, that place is provided for them to stay in for a period of time.
- camp — A camp is a collection of huts and other buildings that is provided for a particular group of people, such as refugees, prisoners, or soldiers, as a place to live or stay.
- headquarters — a center of operations, as of the police or a business, from which orders are issued; the chief administrative office of an organization: The operatives were always in touch with headquarters.
verb bivouac
- hover — to hang fluttering or suspended in the air: The helicopter hovered over the building.
- go on — to move or proceed, especially to or from something: They're going by bus.
- linger — to remain or stay on in a place longer than is usual or expected, as if from reluctance to leave: We lingered awhile after the party.
- stop — to cease from, leave off, or discontinue: to stop running.
- live — to have life, as an organism; be alive; be capable of vital functions: all things that live.
Antonyms for bivouac
verb bivouac
- cease — If something ceases, it stops happening or existing.
- discontinue — to put an end to; stop; terminate: to discontinue nuclear testing.
- hurry — to move, proceed, or act with haste (often followed by up): Hurry, or we'll be late. Hurry up, it's starting to rain.
- lie — Jonas, 1880–1940, U.S. painter, born in Norway.
- go — to move or proceed, especially to or from something: They're going by bus.
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