shelter tent


noun
  1. a small, two-person, military tent consisting of two halves (shelter halves ) buttoned or tied together, held up by accessory ropes and poles.

Origin of shelter tent

1
An Americanism dating back to 1860–65

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shelter tent

noun
  1. US a military tent for two men

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