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billet
bil·let 1 B0249400 (bĭl′ĭt)n.1. a. Lodging for troops.b. A written order directing that such lodging be provided.2. A position of employment; a job.3. Archaic A short letter; a note.v. bil·let·ed, bil·let·ing, bil·lets v.tr.1. a. To lodge (soldiers).b. To serve (a person) with a written order to provide lodging for soldiers.2. To assign lodging to.v.intr. To be quartered; lodge. [Middle English, official register, from Old French billette, from bullette, diminutive of bulle, document, from Medieval Latin bulla, document, seal; see bill1.]
bil·let 2 B0249400 (bĭl′ĭt)n.1. A short, thick piece of wood, especially one used as firewood.2. One of a series of regularly spaced, log-shaped segments used as an ornamental motif on moldings in Norman architecture.3. a. A small, usually rectangular bar of iron or steel in an intermediate stage of manufacture.b. A small ingot of nonferrous metal.4. a. The part of a harness strap that passes through a buckle.b. A loop or pocket for securing the end of a buckled harness strap. [Middle English, from Old French billette, diminutive of bille, log, from Vulgar Latin *bilia, possibly of Celtic origin.]billet (ˈbɪlɪt) n1. (Military) accommodation, esp for a soldier, in civilian lodgings2. (Military) the official requisition for such lodgings3. (Nautical Terms) a space or berth allocated, esp for slinging a hammock, in a ship4. informal a job5. archaic a brief letter or documentvb, -lets, -leting or -leted6. (Military) (tr) to assign a lodging to (a soldier)7. (tr) informal to assign to a post or job8. to lodge or be lodged[C15: from Old French billette, from bulle a document; see bull3] ˌbilletˈee n ˈbilleter n
billet (ˈbɪlɪt) n1. a chunk of wood, esp for fuel2. (Metallurgy) metallurgy a. a metal bar of square or circular cross sectionb. an ingot cast into the shape of a prism3. (Architecture) architect a carved ornament in a moulding, with short cylinders or blocks evenly spaced[C15: from Old French billette a little log, from bille log, probably of Celtic origin]bil•let1 (ˈbɪl ɪt) n. 1. lodging for a soldier, student, etc., as in a private home or nonmilitary public building. 2. an official order directing the addressee to provide such lodging. 3. a bunk, berth, or the like, assigned to a member of a ship's crew. 4. job; position; appointment. 5. Archaic. a short letter; note. v.t. 6. to direct (a soldier) by ticket, note, or verbal order, where to lodge. 7. to provide lodging for; quarter. v.i. 8. to be quartered; stay. [1375–1425; late Middle English bylet, billett official register < Anglo-French billette, Old French bullette] bil•let2 (ˈbɪl ɪt) n. 1. a small chunk of wood, esp. a short section of a log cut for fuel. 2. a narrow steel bar, esp. one rolled or forged from an ingot. 3. one of a series of closely spaced cylinders, often in several rows, forming a molding or cornice. [1400–50; late Middle English bylet, bel(l) et < Anglo-French, Middle French billette=bille log, tree trunk (< Gaulish *bilia tree trunk; compare Old Irish bile landmark tree) + -ette -ette] billet - A civilian house where soldiers are lodged temporarily; a billet is also a thick piece of wood, from Latin billa/billus, "branch, trunk."See also related terms for trunk.billet1. Shelter for troops. 2. To quarter troops. 3. A personnel position or assignment that may be filled by one person.billet Past participle: billeted Gerund: billeting
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I billet | you billet | he/she/it billets | we billet | you billet | they billet |
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I billeted | you billeted | he/she/it billeted | we billeted | you billeted | they billeted |
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I am billeting | you are billeting | he/she/it is billeting | we are billeting | you are billeting | they are billeting |
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I have billeted | you have billeted | he/she/it has billeted | we have billeted | you have billeted | they have billeted |
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I was billeting | you were billeting | he/she/it was billeting | we were billeting | you were billeting | they were billeting |
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I had billeted | you had billeted | he/she/it had billeted | we had billeted | you had billeted | they had billeted |
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I will billet | you will billet | he/she/it will billet | we will billet | you will billet | they will billet |
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I will have billeted | you will have billeted | he/she/it will have billeted | we will have billeted | you will have billeted | they will have billeted |
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I will be billeting | you will be billeting | he/she/it will be billeting | we will be billeting | you will be billeting | they will be billeting |
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I have been billeting | you have been billeting | he/she/it has been billeting | we have been billeting | you have been billeting | they have been billeting |
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I will have been billeting | you will have been billeting | he/she/it will have been billeting | we will have been billeting | you will have been billeting | they will have been billeting |
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I had been billeting | you had been billeting | he/she/it had been billeting | we had been billeting | you had been billeting | they had been billeting |
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I would billet | you would billet | he/she/it would billet | we would billet | you would billet | they would billet |
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I would have billeted | you would have billeted | he/she/it would have billeted | we would have billeted | you would have billeted | they would have billeted | ThesaurusNoun | 1. | billet - a short personal letter; "drop me a line when you get there"short letter, note, linepersonal letter - a letter dealing with personal affairsexcuse - a note explaining an absence; "he had to get his mother to write an excuse for him" | | 2. | billet - lodging for military personnel (especially in a private home)housing, living accommodations, lodging - structures collectively in which people are housedarmed forces, armed services, military, military machine, war machine - the military forces of a nation; "their military is the largest in the region"; "the military machine is the same one we faced in 1991 but now it is weaker" | | 3. | billet - a job in an organization; "he occupied a post in the treasury"berth, post, situation, position, office, place, spotjob, line of work, occupation, business, line - the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money; "he's not in my line of business"academicianship - the position of member of an honorary academyaccountantship - the position of accountantadmiralty - the office of admiralambassadorship - the post of ambassadorapostleship - the position of apostleapprenticeship - the position of apprenticeassociateship - the position of associate (as in an office or academy)attorneyship - the position of attorneybailiffship - the office of bailiffbaronetage - the state of a baronetbishopry, episcopate - the office and dignity of a bishopcadetship - the position of cadetcaliphate - the office of a caliphcaptaincy, captainship - the post of captaincardinalship - the office of cardinalchairmanship - the position of chairmanchancellorship - the office of chancellorchaplaincy, chaplainship - the position of chaplainchieftaincy, chieftainship - the position of chieftainclerkship - the job of clerkcommandership, commandery - the position or office of commandercomptrollership - the position of comptrollerconsulship - the post of consulcontrollership - the position of controllercouncillorship, councilorship - the position of council membercounsellorship, counselorship - the position of counselorcuracy - the position of a curatecuratorship - the position of curatorcustodianship - the position of custodiandeanship, deanery - the position or office of a deandirectorship - the position of a director of a business concerndiscipleship - the position of discipleeditorship - the position of editoreldership - the office of elderemirate - the office of an emirfatherhood - the status of a fatherfatherhood - the status of a religious leaderforemanship - the position of foremangeneralcy, generalship - the office and authority of a generalgovernorship - the office of governorheadship - the position of headheadship - the position of headmaster or headmistresshot seat - a difficult position where you are subjected to stress and criticismincumbency - the office of an incumbentinspectorship - the office of inspectorinstructorship - the position of instructorinternship - the position of a medical internjudgeship, judicature - the position of judgekhanate - the position of a khanlectureship - the post of lecturerlegateship, legation - the post or office of legatelegislatorship - the office of legislatorlibrarianship - the position of librarianlieutenancy - the position of a lieutenantmagistracy, magistrature - the position of magistratemanagership - the position of managermanhood - the status of being a manmarshalship - the post of marshallmastership - the position of mastermayoralty - the position of mayormessiahship - the position of messiahmoderatorship - the position of moderatoroverlordship - the position of overlordpastorship, pastorate - the position of pastorpeasanthood - the state of being a peasant; "the same homely dress she wore in the days of her peasanthood"plum - a highly desirable position or assignment; "a political plum"praetorship - the office of praetorprecentorship - the position of precentorpreceptorship - the position of preceptorprefecture - the office of prefectprelacy, prelature - the office or station of a prelate | Verb | 1. | billet - provide housing for (military personnel)canton, quarterarmed forces, armed services, military, military machine, war machine - the military forces of a nation; "their military is the largest in the region"; "the military machine is the same one we faced in 1991 but now it is weaker"lodge, accommodate - provide housing for; "We are lodging three foreign students this semester" |
billetverb1. quarter, post, station, locate, install, accommodate, berth, garrison The soldiers were billeted in private homes.noun1. quarters, accommodation, lodging, barracks We hid the radio in Hut 10, which was our billet.billetnounA post of employment:appointment, berth, job, office, place, position, situation, slot, spot.Slang: gig.verbTo provide with often temporary lodging:accommodate, bed (down), berth, bestow, board, bunk, domicile, harbor, house, lodge, put up, quarter, room.Translationsbillet (ˈbilit) noun a private house etc where soldiers are given food and lodging. 士兵借宿處 宿营处,兵舍 verb – past tense, past participle ˈbilleted – to give lodging to (eg soldiers). The men are billeted in the church hall. 供(士兵等)借宿 分配(士兵等)宿营处 billet
billet-douxA love letter. John was so enamored with the new girl in his class that he wrote a billet-doux and slipped it into her locker after school.volte-faceA complete change of opinion or belief. The phrase comes from the Italian term voltafaccia. Everyone was surprised when the candidate made a complete volte-face on her stance on taxes.billet
billet1 a space or berth allocated, esp for slinging a hammock, in a ship
billet21. Metallurgya. a metal bar of square or circular cross section b. an ingot cast into the shape of a prism 2. Architect a carved ornament in a moulding, with short cylinders or blocks evenly spaced Billet a lengthy semifinished metal product used in producing parts through plastic deformation or machining. The billet’s cross section is usually round but, depending on its intended use, may also be hexagonal, rectangular, trapezoidal, oval, or segmental. Billets are produced on a large scale from sufficiently ductile materials through the rolling process. Extrusion is used in producing smaller quantities from less ductile material, and forging is preferred when a large diameter is required. After rolling or extrusion, the billets are calibrated by hot or cold drawing in order to increase the precision of the shape or, in a number of cases, to improve the mechanical properties. billet[′bil·ət] (engineering) In a hydraulic extrusion press, a large cylindrical cake of plastic material placed within the pressing chamber. (metallurgy) A semifinished, short, thick bar of iron or steel in the form of a cylinder or rectangular prism produced from an ingot; limited to 1.5 inches (3.8 centimeters) in width and thickness with a cross-sectional area up to 36 square inches (232 square centimeters). billet billet, 1 1. A common Norman or Romanesque molding formed by a series of circular (butAcronymsSeeBILLbillet
Synonyms for billetverb quarterSynonyms- quarter
- post
- station
- locate
- install
- accommodate
- berth
- garrison
noun quartersSynonyms- quarters
- accommodation
- lodging
- barracks
Synonyms for billetnoun a post of employmentSynonyms- appointment
- berth
- job
- office
- place
- position
- situation
- slot
- spot
- gig
verb to provide with often temporary lodgingSynonyms- accommodate
- bed
- berth
- bestow
- board
- bunk
- domicile
- harbor
- house
- lodge
- put up
- quarter
- room
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