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.