barrack
/ˈbæɹ.ək/ noun C1- 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.
Plural barracks
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