English
Pronunciation
<nowiki>(biv'-oo-ak, biv'wak)</nowiki>
Noun
en-noun
#The watch of a whole army by night, when in danger of surprise or attack.
#An encampment for the night, usually without tents or covering.
#A temporary encampment.
#*2005, Boston Globe, September 23, 2005
#*: The outing begins by Thursday noon, when the recreational vehicles start rumbling into town and their owners set up bivouacs.
Related terms
bivouacked
bivouacking
bivouacs
bivouacks
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