1. noun /ˈbɪv.u.æk,ˈbɪv.wæk/
a) An encampment for the night, usually without tents or covering.
The outing begins by Thursday noon, when the recreational vehicles start rumbling into town and their owners set up bivouacs.
b) Any temporary encampment.
2. verb /ˈbɪv.u.æk,ˈbɪv.wæk/
To set up camp.
Well bivouac here tonight.
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