Meaning of Nissen hut | Babel Free
Definitions
A prefabricated building, formerly used by the military, having a semicircular roof of corrugated iron.
Ireland, UK
Examples
“A group of six men could erect a Nissen hut in just four hours. Its design⟳ could be easily modified for a range of uses such as hospitals, kitchens, drying rooms and bathhouses.”
“A row of original, large and life-expired MoD 'wriggly tin' Nissen huts close⟳ to the Rail Live⟳ entrance haven't simply been reskinned, they have⟳ been replaced with new, modern equivalents to the original design⟳.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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