2syllables
barracks
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Definitions ofbarracks
1noun
- (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.
1verb
- To house military personnel; to quarter.
- To live in barracks.
1verb
- To jeer and heckle; to attempt to disconcert by verbal means.
- To cheer for or support a team.
1noun
- A group of buildings used by military personnel as housing.
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