strike camp

Frequency: 4.21.5 per million words

to take down a tent or camp

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Examples (10)

  • The soldiers were ordered to strike camp at first light.
  • We need to strike camp before the storm arrives.
  • After a week in the wilderness, the hikers reluctantly struck camp.
  • "Let's strike camp early tomorrow to get a head start," said the guide.
  • They had finished packing and were ready to strike camp.
  • The army will strike camp and move to a new position tonight.
  • As soon as we strike camp, we'll begin the long trek home.
  • It took the entire team an hour to efficiently strike camp.
  • Having struck camp, they left no trace of their stay.
  • Do you know how to properly strike camp in windy conditions?