BARRACK Meaning and
Definition
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A Barrack is a noun that refers to a building or a set of buildings, typically of a simple and temporary nature, which are constructed to accommodate a large number of people, especially military personnel. These structures are designed to provide basic living quarters and often lack the amenities and comforts of permanent housing. Barracks are commonly used to house troops during military operations, training exercises, or in garrison settings.
The word "barrack" can also be used as a verb in certain contexts and it means to provide lodging or accommodation in barracks. It may also denote the act of lodging soldiers in barracks.
Barracks have typically been associated with armed forces and have varying designs and layouts depending on the purpose they serve. They are often characterized by their simple and utilitarian construction, with shared sleeping areas, communal facilities, and limited personal space. Barracks aim to efficiently house troops, ensuring their safety and well-being while promoting discipline, camaraderie, and order.
Barracks have been extensively used throughout history, dating back to ancient armies. Nowadays, they remain essential in modern military establishments and are sometimes repurposed for other purposes, such as emergency shelters during times of crisis.
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A house for soldiers, commonly used in the plu., being originally a collection of huts clad or covered with boughs : barrack-master, the officer who superintends soldiers barracks.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of BARRACK
The word "barrack" originates from the French word "baraque", which means a temporary or makeshift hut or cabin. The French word, in turn, comes from the Catalan word "barraca", which also means the same. The term "barrack" was widely used in the military context during the 18th century to refer to temporary buildings or shelters used by soldiers. Over time, its usage expanded to include any large building or facility where people are lodged or housed in a simple, communal manner, such as a dormitory or a barracks.
Similar spelling words for BARRACK
- Baruch,
- Barrick,
- Barak,
- bars,
- barks,
- barge,
- barriga,
- baars,
- barsky,
- bairiki,
- Barras,
- barrs,
- barky,
- bark,
- baraka,
- barsch,
- barrage,
- BARCO,
- barga,
- barraza,
- BAROS,
- baric,
- barcia,
- barwick,
- Barko,
- bargo,
- barsh,
- Barocio.
Conjugate verb Barrack
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