noun

basha

BA-shuh

Basha (noun) means (military slang, British) A waterproof sheet used to build a makeshift shelter. Example: “The soldiers rigged up a basha between two trees for the night.”

noun

(military slang, British) A waterproof sheet used to build a makeshift shelter.

"The soldiers rigged up a basha between two trees for the night."

How to use basha

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA rough shelter or tarp used by soldiers or campers.

When to use it

Military and outdoor/bushcraft slang, not standard everyday vocabulary.

Word forms

bashas plural, Bashas plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Assamese, adopted into British military slang.

Rhymes for basha

Asha pasha Sasha Tasha Masha Yasha dasha Natasha

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Frequently asked questions

What does “basha” mean?

The word “basha” means (military slang, British) A waterproof sheet used to build a makeshift shelter. In plain terms, a rough shelter or tarp used by soldiers or campers.

How do you pronounce “basha”?

“Basha” is pronounced BA-shuh (/ˈbæʃə/ in IPA).

How do you use “basha” in a sentence?

Here is “basha” used in a sentence: “The soldiers rigged up a basha between two trees for the night.”

What part of speech is “basha”?

“Basha” is a noun.