billet

UK
/ˈbɪl.ɪt/
US
/ˈbɪl.ɪt/

Übersetzungen

billetsubstantiv
billets
pl
UK
/ˈbɪl.ɪt/
US
/ˈbɪl.ɪt/
The soldiers were assigned a billet in the barracks.
Солдатам выделили постель в казарме.
The metal billet was ready for further processing.
Металлическая заготовка была готова для дальнейшей обработки.
billetverb
billeted
Past Simple
billeted
Past Participle
billeting
Gerund
UK
/ˈbɪlɪt/
US
/ˈbɪlɪt/
The soldiers were billeted in the local school.
Солдаты были расквартированы в местной школе.

Definitionen

billetsubstantiv
A place, usually a civilian's house or other nonmilitary facility, where soldiers are lodged temporarily.
The soldiers were given billets in the nearby village during their training exercises.
A written order directing that a soldier be provided with lodging.
The officer handed out billets to ensure all troops had a place to stay for the night.
A job, position, or appointment, especially in a military or naval organization.
He was assigned a new billet as the communications officer on the ship.
A small bar of metal, especially one of steel, that is ready to be rolled or forged.
The factory received a shipment of steel billets to be processed into sheets.
A short thick piece of wood used as firewood; a log cut to length for burning.
He threw another billet onto the fire to keep the cabin warm.
A brief informal written note or letter, especially a love note.
She slipped a billet into his coat pocket before he left.
billetverb
To provide lodging for military personnel.
The soldiers were billeted in a nearby village during the training exercise.
To obtain or take up lodging; to be quartered.
During the campaign, the regiment billeted with local families each night.