English Explanatory Dictionary

firebase

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Pronunciation

/ˈfʌɪəbeɪs/ /ˈfaɪɚˌbeɪs/ en-au-firebase.ogg

Word forms

firebase firebases fire-base fire base

Etymology

From fire + base.

Synonyms

fire support base FB FSB
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