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Bivouac
01
a simple outdoor site where people can pitch tents or rest temporarily while traveling or vacationing
Examples
We found a quiet bivouac by the lake for the night.
02
a temporary outdoor shelter or set of living quarters built by soldiers, usually without permanent structures
Examples
The soldiers set up a bivouac near the river before advancing.
to bivouac
01
to set up a temporary campsite, typically without tents or other shelters
Examples
The soldiers bivouac in the forest, setting up makeshift shelters for the night.
