bivouacking

UK
/ˈbɪv.wæk.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈbɪv.wæk.ɪŋ/

Translations

bivouackingnoun
The group of hikers spent the night bivouacking under the stars in the open field.
Le groupe de randonneurs a passé la nuit en bivouac sous les étoiles dans le champ découvert.
Synonyms
temporary shelter
outdoor lodging
field camp
bivouackinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈbɪv.u.æk.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈbɪv.u.ˌæk.ɪŋ/
Used attributively to modify nouns (e.g., 'bivouacking troops').
The bivouacking soldiers huddled around a small fire to keep warm.
Les soldats bivouaquant se sont serrés autour d’un petit feu pour se réchauffer.
bivouacverb

bivouacking

Gerund

bivouacked
Past Simple
bivouacked
Past Participle
bivouacking
Gerund
UK
/ˈbɪv.wæk/
US
/ˈbɪv.wæk/
The hikers decided to bivouac under the stars for the night.
Les randonneurs ont décidé de bivouaquer sous les étoiles pour la nuit.

Definitions

bivouackingnoun
The act of setting up a temporary camp without tents or cover, typically used by soldiers or outdoor enthusiasts.
The group of hikers spent the night bivouacking under the stars in the open field.
bivouackinggerund / present participle
Engaged in or characterized by making a temporary camp without tents or cover.
The bivouacking soldiers huddled around a small fire to keep warm.
bivouacverb
To set up a temporary camp without tents or cover, typically used by soldiers or hikers.
The hikers decided to bivouac under the stars for the night.
To spend the night in a temporary camp or in the open air.
The climbers bivouacked on a narrow ledge halfway up the face.