shelter tent

noun

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

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Also called pup tent.

Origin of shelter tent

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65

Words nearby shelter tent

shelta, shelter, shelter belt, shelter deck, shelter in place, shelter tent, sheltered, sheltered housing, sheltered workshop, sheltie, shelton
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shelter tent

noun

US a military tent for two men
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