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barrack

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Noun

  1. A building for soldiers, especially within a garrison; originally referred to temporary huts, now usually to a permanent structure or set of buildings.
  2. A primitive structure resembling a long shed or barn for (usually temporary) housing or other purposes.
  3. Any very plain, monotonous, or ugly large building.
  4. A (structure with a) movable roof sliding on four posts, to cover hay, straw, etc.
  5. A police station.

Verb

  1. To house military personnel; to quarter.
  2. To live in barracks.
  3. To jeer and heckle; to attempt to disconcert by verbal means.
  4. To cheer for or support a team.

Proper noun

  1. A surname.
  2. A male given name.

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