firebase

[ fahyuhr-beys ]

noun

, Military.

1. an artillery base, bases, especially one set up quickly to support advancing troops or to forestall enemy advances.

firebase

/ ˈfaɪəˌbeɪs /

noun

1. an artillery base supporting advancing troops

Word History and Origins

Origin of firebase¹

First recorded in 1965–70; fire + base ¹

Example Sentences

When we finally got back to our firebase it was late on the third night.

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