C1 noun #13,597 most common

outpost

UK /ˈaʊtˌpoʊst/ | US /ˈaʊtˌpoʊst/

A military post stationed at a distance from the main body of troops.

outpost in 30 Seconds

  • (noun) A military post stationed at a distance from the main body of troops.
  • (noun) The body of troops manning such a post.
  • (noun) An outlying settlement.

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun A military post stationed at a distance from the main body of troops.
  2. 2
    noun The body of troops manning such a post.
  3. 3
    noun An outlying settlement.
  4. 4
    noun A square protected by a pawn that is in or near the enemy's stronghold.

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