firebase

English

/ˈfʌɪəbeɪs/, /ˈfaɪɚˌbeɪs/

noun
Definitions
  • (military) An encampment designed to provide indirect artillery support to infantry troops operating beyond the normal range of fire support from their own base camps; a fire support base.

Etymology

Compound from English fire (shoot) + English base.

Origin

English

base

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