- military canteen
- military recreation center
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
military canteen
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military canteen worker — military person who works in the snack shop … English contemporary dictionary
Canteen — Can*teen (k[a^]n*t[=e]n ), n. [F. cantine bottle case, canteen (cf. Sp. & It. cantina cellar, bottle case), either contr. fr. It. canovettina, dim. of canova cellar, or, more likely, fr. OF. cant. corner, It. & Sp. canto. See 1st {Cant}.] (Mil.)… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Canteen — has several different meanings:*Canteen (bottle), a water container *Canteen (place), a private cafe, restaurant, or cafeteria at a school, office, or military base. (More common in UK English than American English) *Canteen (cutlery), a… … Wikipedia
Canteen Stores Department — CSD ) is a chain of retail stores run by the Pakistani Ministry of Defence, and has a presence in all major military Cantonments operated by the Pakistan Armed Forces. CSD sells a wide variety of products like household provisions, kitchen… … Wikipedia
canteen — [kan tēn′] n. [Fr cantine < It cantina, wine cellar, vault < ? canto, corner: see CANT2] 1. POST EXCHANGE 2. a place outside a military camp where refreshments and entertainment are provided for members of the armed forces 3. a) a place… … English World dictionary
Canteen Services Department — ( CSD ) is run by the Indian Ministry of Defence, and has a presence in all major military bases operated by the Indian Armed Forces. CSD sells a wide variety of products like household provisions, kitchen appliances, alcoholic drinks, cars,… … Wikipedia
canteen — (n.) c.1710, store in a military camp, from Fr. cantine sutler s shop (17c.), from It. cantina wine cellar, vault. Perhaps another of the many meanings, now obsolete, that were attached to L. canto corner; in this case, perhaps corner for storage … Etymology dictionary
Military citadels under London — A number of military citadels are known to have been constructed underground in central London, dating mostly from the Second World War and the Cold War. Unlike traditional above ground citadels, these sites are primarily secure centres for… … Wikipedia
canteen — noun Etymology: French cantine bottle case, sutler s shop, from Italian cantina wine cellar, probably from canto corner, from Latin canthus iron tire more at cant Date: 1737 1. a. a portable chest with compartments for carrying bottles or for… … New Collegiate Dictionary
canteen — /kan teen /, n. 1. a small container used esp. by soldiers and hikers for carrying water or other liquids. 2. a general store and cafeteria at a military base. 3. a place where free entertainment is provided for military personnel. 4. a place, as … Universalium
