bivak

Definitions of bivak
  1. noun
    temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
    synonyms: kamp, kampement, legerkamp, legerplaats
    see moresee less
    types:
    barakkenkamp
    an encampment of huts (chiefly military)
    lager, lagerbier, pils, pilsener
    a camp defended by a circular formation of wagons
  2. noun
    a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
    synonyms: camping, kampeerplaats, kampeerterrein, legerkamp, legerplaats
    see moresee less
    type of:
    plek, stek, stekkie, terrein, vindplaats
    the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘bivak'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family