barracks

/ˈbæɹəks/ · noun

Meaning

(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.
(chiefly in the plural) primitive structure resembling a long shed or barn for (usually temporary) housing or other purposes
(chiefly in the plural) any very plain, monotonous, or ugly large building
A movable roof sliding on four posts, to cover hay, straw, etc.
(usually in the plural) A police station.
To house military personnel; to quarter.
To live in barracks.
To jeer and heckle; to attempt to disconcert by verbal means.
To cheer for or support a team.
A group of buildings used by military personnel as housing.

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