barrack
Short definition from Wiktionary
Noun
- A building for soldiers, especially within a garrison; originally referred to temporary huts, now usually to a permanent structure or set of buildings.
- A primitive structure resembling a long shed or barn for (usually temporary) housing or other purposes.
- Any very plain, monotonous, or ugly large building.
- A (structure with a) movable roof sliding on four posts, to cover hay, straw, etc.
- A police station.
Verb
- To house military personnel; to quarter.
- To live in barracks.
- To jeer and heckle; to attempt to disconcert by verbal means.
- To cheer for or support a team.
Proper noun
- A surname.
- A male given name.
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