BILLETING Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word billeting. (close relations)
Definition of BILLETING
Best Alternative Words for BILLETING
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| accommodation | nounn | |||||||
noun • making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances • a settlement of differences • in the theories of Jean Piaget: the modification of internal representations in order to accommodate a changing knowledge of reality • living quarters provided for public convenience • the act of providing something (lodging or seat or food) to meet a need • (physiology) the automatic adjustment in focal length of the natural lens of the eye | ||||||||
| housing | nounn | |||||||
noun • structures collectively in which people are housed • a protective cover designed to contain or support a mechanical component • stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse | ||||||||
| lodging | nounn | |||||||
noun • structures collectively in which people are housed • the state or quality of being lodged or fixed even temporarily • the act of lodging | ||||||||
| quarters | nounn | |||||||
noun • housing available for people to live in | ||||||||
| residence | nounn | |||||||
noun • any address at which you dwell more than temporarily • the official house or establishment of an important person (as a sovereign or president) • the act of dwelling in a place • a large and imposing house | ||||||||
| canton | nounn | |||||||
noun • a city on the Zhu Jiang delta in southern China; the capital of Guangdong province and a major deep-water port • a small administrative division of a country verb • provide housing for (military personnel) • divide into cantons, of a country | ||||||||
| line | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a formation of people or things one beside another • a mark that is long relative to its width • a formation of people or things one behind another • a length (straight or curved) without breadth or thickness; the trace of a moving point • text consisting of a row of words written across a page or computer screen • a single frequency (or very narrow band) of radiation in a spectrum • a fortified position (especially one marking the most forward position of troops) • a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning • a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power • a connected series of events or actions or developments • a spatial location defined by a real or imaginary unidimensional extent • a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface • a pipe used to transport liquids or gases • the road consisting of railroad track and roadbed • a telephone connection • acting in conformity • the hereditary derivation of an individual • something (as a cord or rope) that is long and thin and flexible • the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money • in games or sports; a mark indicating positions or bounds of the playing area • (often plural) a means of communication or access • a particular kind of product or merchandise • a commercial organization serving as a common carrier • space for one line of print (one column wide and 1/14 inch deep) used to measure advertising • the maximum credit that a customer is allowed • a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence • persuasive but insincere talk that is usually intended to deceive or impress • a short personal letter • a conceptual separation or distinction • mechanical system in a factory whereby an article is conveyed through sites at which successive operations are performed on it verb • be in line with; form a line along • cover the interior of • make a mark or lines on a surface • mark with lines • fill plentifully • reinforce with fabric | ||||||||
| note | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a brief written record • a short personal letter • a notation representing the pitch and duration of a musical sound • a tone of voice that shows what the speaker is feeling • a characteristic emotional quality • a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank) • a comment or instruction (usually added) • high status importance owing to marked superiority • a promise to pay a specified amount on demand or at a certain time verb • make mention of • notice or perceive • observe with care or pay close attention to • make a written note of | ||||||||
| quarter | nounn | |||||||
noun • one of four equal parts • a district of a city having some distinguishing character • (football, professional basketball) one of four divisions into which some games are divided • a unit of time equal to 15 minutes or a quarter of an hour • one of four periods into which the school year is divided • a fourth part of a year; three months • one of the four major division of the compass • a quarter of a hundredweight (25 pounds) • a quarter of a hundredweight (28 pounds) • a United States or Canadian coin worth one fourth of a dollar • an unspecified person • the rear part of a ship • piece of leather that comprises the part of a shoe or boot covering the heel and joining the vamp • clemency or mercy shown to a defeated opponent verb • provide housing for (military personnel) • pull (a person) apart with four horses tied to his extremities, so as to execute him • divide into quarters • divide by four; divide into quarters | ||||||||
| short letter | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • a short personal letter | ||||||||
