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?