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BARRACKS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Barracks.

How to pronounce barracks:

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Barracks - as a noun

A building or group of buildings used to house military personnel

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
military quarters
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Barracks - as a verb

Lodge in barracks

Spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts

Example: "The crowd cheered the demonstrating strikers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cheer10exhort16inspire9pep uproot onurge5urge on
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
encourage12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Laugh at with contempt and derision

Example: "The crowd jeered at the speaker"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flout8gibe7jeer11scoff13

Example Sentences

"The soldiers were stationed in the barracks."
"The new recruits were assigned to the east wing of the barracks."
"It was mandatory for all military personnel to live in the barracks."
"The barracks were equipped with modern facilities for the troops."
"The soldiers gathered in the barracks for their morning briefing."
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Word Game Points

Is BARRACKS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, barracks is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BARRACKS has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is BARRACKS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, barracks is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BARRACKS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is BARRACKS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, barracks is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BARRACKS has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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