noun
- plural of firebase; military bases established in forward or remote locations to provide fire support and tactical operations
Usage: military; often used in combat or conflict contexts
Examples
- The army established several firebases throughout the region to support ground operations.
- Soldiers rotated between the main base and the remote firebases.
- The firebases provided artillery support to advancing troops.
- Supply convoys regularly delivered ammunition and provisions to the firebases.
- During the campaign, the military maintained five active firebases across the territory.