noun
- a military base established in a forward position to provide fire support to troops in combat
Usage: military; often used in plural form
Examples
- The soldiers established a firebase in the valley to support the advancing units.
- Multiple firebases were positioned along the border to provide artillery coverage.
- The firebase came under heavy attack during the night.
- Supply convoys regularly delivered ammunition and provisions to the firebase.
- From the firebase, the artillery unit could reach targets across the entire region.