bivouac
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Noun
- An [[encampment]] for the night, usually without [[tent]]s or covering.
- Any [[temporary]] encampment.
- A temporary shelter constructed generally for a few nights.
- {{lb|en|dated}} The [[watch]] of a whole [[army]] by night, when in danger of surprise or [[attack]].
- {{lb|en|zoology}} A [[structure]] formed by [[migratory]] [[ant]]s out of their own bodies to protect the [[queen]] and [[larva]]e.
Verb
- {{lb|en|transitive|intransitive}} To set up [[camp]].
- {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[watch]] at night or be [[on guard]], as a whole [[army]].
- {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[encamp]] for the [[night]] without [[tent]]s or [[covering]].
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