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Bivouacking: meaning, definitions and examples

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bivouacking

 

[ ˈbɪv.ə.wæk.ɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

military camping

Bivouacking refers to the act of temporarily setting up camp in the open, often without tents, especially during military operations. It allows soldiers to rest and take shelter in a relatively safe location while remaining mobile.

Synonyms

camping, encamping, pitching camp

Examples of usage

  • The troops were bivouacking under the stars after their long march.
  • During the exercise, the soldiers practiced bivouacking in a designated area.
  • Bivouacking helps maintain a low profile during covert operations.

Translations

Translations of the word "bivouacking" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bivacar

🇮🇳 बिवाकिंग

🇩🇪 Biwakieren

🇮🇩 berkemah

🇺🇦 бівакування

🇵🇱 biwakowanie

🇯🇵 ビバーク

🇫🇷 bivouac

🇪🇸 bivac

🇹🇷 bivak

🇰🇷 비박

🇸🇦 تخييم

🇨🇿 bivakování

🇸🇰 bivakovanie

🇨🇳 露营

🇸🇮 bivakiranje

🇮🇸 bivak

🇰🇿 бивуактау

🇬🇪 ბივაკირება

🇦🇿 bivak

🇲🇽 bivacar

Etymology

The term 'bivouac' originates from the French word 'bivouac', which itself comes from a German dialect word 'bivwak', meaning 'night watch'. The word was first adopted into English in the early 19th century, becoming popular in military contexts. It has evolved to encompass not just the act of setting up temporary tents or shelters but also the broader concept of camping without a fully enclosed structure. Historically, bivouacking has been used by armies during campaigns, allowing soldiers to set up a quick and efficient camp during maneuver operations, while remaining ready for a swift departure.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,325, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.