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| bivouac | |
| 1. n. An encampment for the night, usually without tents or covering. |  |
| 2. n. Any temporary encampment. | |
| 3. n. A temporary shelter constructed generally for a few nights. | |
| 4. n. (dated) The watch of a whole army by night, when in danger of surprise or attack. | |
| 5. n. (zoology) A structure formed by migratory ants out of their own bodies to protect the queen and larvae. | |
| 6. v. To set up camp. | |
| We'll bivouac here tonight. | |
| 7. v. To watch at night or be on guard, as a whole army. | |
| 8. v. To encamp for the night without tents or covering. | |
