Difference between Barrack and Jeer

What is the difference between Barrack and Jeer?

Barrack as a noun is a building for soldiers, especially when in garrison. commonly in the plural, originally meaning temporary huts, but now usually applied to a permanent structure or set of buildings. while Jeer as a noun is a railing remark or reflection; a scoff; a taunt; a biting jest; a flout; a jibe; mockery.

Barrack

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A building for soldiers, especially when in garrison. Commonly in the plural, originally meaning temporary huts, but now usually applied to a permanent structure or set of buildings. (local, U.S.) A movable roof sliding on four posts, to cover hay, straw, etc. (Ireland,colloquial, usually plural) the police station.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To house military personnel; to quarter to cheer on a team etc to jeer

Jeer

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A railing remark or reflection; a scoff; a taunt; a biting jest; a flout; a jibe; mockery.A gear; a tackle.(Nautical)(plural). An assemblage or combination of tackles, for hoisting or lowering the lower yards of a ship.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To utter sarcastic or scoffing reflections; to speak with mockery or derision; to use taunting language; to scoff; as, to jeer at a speaker.To treat with scoffs or derision; to address with jeers; to taunt; to flout; to mock at.

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