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Meaning ofcampin English

camp

us//kæmp//uk//kæmp//

Pluralcamps
Past Tensecamped
Participle Verbcamping
Third Person Singularcamps

Definitions

Noun
1. a temporary outdoor accommodation; tents
2. an organised event in tents; activities
3. a military base; operations hub
  The army established a camp in the desert.
4. a group of people; encamped together
  A camp of protesters gathered outside the city hall.
5. a group with shared ideals; political leanings
  The politician's camp included many young and idealistic supporters.
6. a recreational facility; for summer activities
  The summer camp offered a variety of outdoor activities for kids.
7. an exaggerated; flamboyant style
  The fashion designer's use of bright colors and patterns was an example of camp style.
8. an exaggerated, artificial style; flamboyant
  The actor's performance was criticized for being too camp and over-the-top.
Verb
1. to live in temporary quarters
  The hikers had to camp in the woods overnight due to the bad weather.
2. to establish a temporary base
  The team decided to camp near the river to have access to fresh water.
3. to remain in a favorable position; for tactical gain
  The company will camp on the hill to get a better signal.
4. to occupy a strategic spot; waiting for advantage
  The police will camp outside the suspect's house to monitor their movements.

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