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.”
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(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 notesIn plain EnglishA rough shelter or tarp used by soldiers or campers.
When to use it
Military and outdoor/bushcraft slang, not standard everyday vocabulary.
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Word forms
- Plural
- bashas
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The soldiers rigged up a _____ between two trees for the night.
Etymology
Borrowed from Assamese, adopted into British military slang.
Rhymes for basha
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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.
