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barrack

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/ˈbæ.ɹək/ English

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noun

  1. (chiefly in the plural) A building for soldiers, especially within a garrison; originally referred to temporary huts, now usually to a permanent structure or set of buildings.
  2. (chiefly in the plural) primitive structure resembling a long shed or barn for (usually temporary) housing or other purposes
  3. (chiefly in the plural) any very plain, monotonous, or ugly large building
  4. A movable roof sliding on four posts, to cover hay, straw, etc.

verb

  1. To house military personnel; to quarter.
  2. To live in barracks.

verb

  1. To jeer and heckle; to attempt to disconcert by verbal means.
  2. To cheer for or support a team.

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