outpost

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Synonyms: outport, outmost

Antonyms: outport, outmost

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Noun

1. A [[military]] [[post]] [[stationed]] at a [[distance]] from the [[main]] [[body]] of [[troops]].
2. The body of troops manning such a post.
3. A [[sentinel]] positioned outside.
4. An [[outlying]] [[settlement]].
5. {{lb|en|chess}} A [[square]] [[protect]]ed by a [[pawn]] that is in or near the [[enemy]]'s [[stronghold]].

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