Meaning of the word billets in English
What does billets mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
billets
US /ˈbɪlɪts/
UK /ˈbɪlɪts/
Plural Noun
1.
lodging for soldiers or other non-military personnel in a private house or other non-military building
Example:
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The soldiers were assigned to temporary billets in the town.
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During the war, many families provided billets for evacuees.
2.
thick pieces of wood, especially firewood
Example:
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He chopped the large log into smaller billets for the fireplace.
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The blacksmith heated the metal billets in the forge.
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