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ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Noun
Pronunciation: /ˈbɪv.u.æk/

Definition 1:
• An encampment for the night, usually without tents or covering.

Definition 2:
• Any temporary encampment.

Definition 3:
• A temporary shelter constructed generally for a few nights.

Definition 4:
• The watch of a whole army by night, when in danger of surprise or attack.
Labels: dated

Definition 5:
• A structure formed by migratory ants out of their own bodies to protect the queen and larvae.
Labels: biology, natural-sciences, zoology
Verb
Pronunciation: /ˈbɪv.u.æk/

Definition 1:
• To set up camp.
Example: We'll bivouac here tonight.
Labels: intransitive, transitive

Definition 2:
• To watch at night or be on guard, as a whole army.
Labels: intransitive

Definition 3:
• To encamp for the night without tents or covering.
Labels: intransitive

Source and attribution
Wiktionary contributors, via Kaikki/Wiktextract. Derived from Wiktionary; CC BY-SA and GFDL terms apply. Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/bivouac