Bivouac

Definitions

1. An encampment for the night, usually without tents or covering.
2. Any temporary encampment.
3. A temporary shelter constructed generally for a few nights.
4. The watch of a whole army by night, when in danger of surprise or attack.
   dated
5. A structure formed by migratory ants out of their own bodies to protect the queen and larvae.

Equivalents

Examples

“Townsend hare inhabit this area, particularly above the cabin, and a skier is likely to have⟳ one explode⟳ from a tree well and disappear⟳ into the whiteness as he skis by. Life is a constant bivouac for them -- they spend⟳ days huddled in tree wells during storms -- but I suspect⟳ they are as content and warm in their luxurious coats as we are in a cabin.”

“Behold the Mansion reared by Dædal Jack! See⟳ the Malt stored in many a plethoric sack, In the proud cirque of Juan's bivouac!”

“The outing begins by Thursday noon, when the recreational vehicles start⟳ rumbling into town and their owners set⟳ up bivouacs.”

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