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Synonyms for encampment


Grammar : Noun
Spell : en-kamp-muh nt
Phonetic Transcription : ɛnˈkæmp mənt



Définition of encampment

Origin :
  • 1590s, from encamp + -ment.
  • noun camp
Example sentences :
  • About six miles from our encampment brought us to the summit.
  • Extract from : « The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains, Oregon and California » by Brevet Col. J.C. Fremont
  • The elevation of this encampment is 2,940 feet above the sea.
  • Extract from : « The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains, Oregon and California » by Brevet Col. J.C. Fremont
  • By observation, the elevation of this encampment is 2,250 feet.
  • Extract from : « The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains, Oregon and California » by Brevet Col. J.C. Fremont
  • This with him appeared to be a favourite place of encampment.
  • Extract from : « A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion » by William Dobein James
  • I have heard a party was to leave the encampment this morning for the lake shore?
  • Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • After which Uncas and I pushed for the other encampment as was agreed.
  • Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • He wondered how much they knew of his part in the raid upon their encampment.
  • Extract from : « The Monster Men » by Edgar Rice Burroughs
  • He had escaped from the British encampment, had reached the prison-hulk, and was on board.
  • Extract from : « The Dare Boys of 1776 » by Stephen Angus Cox
  • The redcoat pickets had evidently retreated to the British encampment.
  • Extract from : « The Dare Boys of 1776 » by Stephen Angus Cox
  • Well, even if that is the case, I will succeed in entering the British encampment, Tom.
  • Extract from : « The Dare Boys of 1776 » by Stephen Angus Cox

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