outpost

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

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈaʊtˌpoʊst/

Etymology

From out- + post.

Synonyms

picket

forward position

outstation

frontier settlement

place

position

post

base

screen

settlement

stockade

stronghold

vanguard

detached garrison

advanced post

protection

camp

location

military base

Translations

avant-poste

avamposto

avanzada

posto avançado

Vorposten

φυλάκιο

voorpost

Außenposten

fortín

post avançat

προφυλακή

buitenpost

Buitenpost

plaats

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