Bivouacked: meaning, definitions and examples

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bivouacked

 

[ หˆbษชvสŠหŒรฆkt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

military camp

To bivouac means to temporarily set up a camp without tents or cover, often used in a military context. It refers to a quick and strategic way of resting in the field, usually during a march or movement.

Synonyms

camp, encamp, lodge, rest

Examples of usage

  • The soldiers bivouacked under the stars after a long day of marching.
  • They bivouacked in the forest to hide from enemy patrols.
  • The expedition team bivouacked at the base of the mountain.
  • During their hike, the group bivouacked by the river.
  • The scouts decided to bivouac near the campsite.

Translations

Translations of the word "bivouacked" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น acampar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคพเคคเฅเคฐเคฟ เคตเคฟเคถเฅเคฐเคพเคฎ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช lagern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berkemah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ะฒะฐะบัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ biwakowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ“ใƒใƒผใ‚ฏใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bivouaquer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ acampar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท konaklamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ผ์˜ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชุฎูŠูŠู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bivakovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bivakovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้œฒ่ฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bivakirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bivak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะธะฒัƒะฐะบั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ•แƒแƒ™แƒ˜แƒก แƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒงแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bivak etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ acampar

Etymology

The term 'bivouac' originates from the French word 'bivouac', which meant a temporary encampment without tents. This French term itself is derived from the German word 'biwacht', meaning 'to stay awake' or 'guard'. The use of the term has evolved over time, especially within military contexts, where soldiers would need to quickly set up camps in the field. The concept of bivouacking dates back to ancient times when nomadic tribes relied on temporary shelters during their migrations. The term has since been adopted into English and has maintained its core meaning, reflecting a practical approach to camping and rest in situations where setting up a permanent campsite isn't feasible.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,434 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.