Nis ‧ sen hut /ˈnɪs ə n hʌt/ BrE AmE noun British English
a building that is shaped like half a tube and is made of iron sheets. Nissen huts were used especially as military buildings and shelters during World War II. ⇨ compare ↑ Quonset hut
Nis ‧ sen hut /ˈnɪs ə n hʌt/ BrE AmE noun British English
a building that is shaped like half a tube and is made of iron sheets. Nissen huts were used especially as military buildings and shelters during World War II. ⇨ compare ↑ Quonset hut
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English. Longman - Словарь современного английского языка. 2012