Associations to the word «Outpost»

Wiktionary

OUTPOST, noun. A military post stationed at a distance from the main body of troops.
OUTPOST, noun. The body of troops manning such a post.
OUTPOST, noun. An outlying settlement.
OUTPOST, noun. (chess) A square protected by a pawn that is in or near the enemy's stronghold.

Dictionary definition

OUTPOST, noun. A station in a remote or sparsely populated location.
OUTPOST, noun. A settlement on the frontier of civilization.
OUTPOST, noun. A military post stationed at a distance from the main body of troops.

Wise words

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