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firebase

/ˈfaɪə.beɪs/

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noun

C1formalcommontechnical/ˈfaɪə.beɪs/

A military noun referring to an artillery position established to provide fire support for advancing troops.

  • 🇷🇺Военный термин, обозначающий артиллерийскую позицию, созданную для обеспечения огневой поддержки наступающих войск.
  1. Artillery support base C1 formal

    A military position from which artillery or other weapons provide direct fire support to advancing troops.

    • The battalion established a firebase to cover the infantry's advance.
    • Artillery units were deployed to the firebase to provide covering fire.
    • The firebase was strategically positioned on the hill to support the operation.

    🇷🇺Огневая база