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The correct spelling is barracks.
How to pronounce barracks
/ˈbæɹəks/
nounIPA: /ˈbæɹəks/
Say it like: Bar-rak-s
The correct spelling is barracks. (chiefly in the plural) A building for soldiers, especially within a garrison; originally referred to temporary huts, now usually to a permanent structure or set of buildings.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.(chiefly in the plural) A building for soldiers, especially within a garrison; originally referred to temporary huts, now usually to a permanent structure or set of buildings.
- 2.(chiefly in the plural) primitive structure resembling a long shed or barn for (usually temporary) housing or other purposes
- 3.(chiefly in the plural) any very plain, monotonous, or ugly large building
- 4.A movable roof sliding on four posts, to cover hay, straw, etc.
- 5.(usually in the plural) 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.
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