firebase

fire·base

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fahyuh r-beys]
- /ˈfaɪərˌbeɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fahyuh r-beys]
- /ˈfaɪərˌbeɪs/

Definitions of firebase word

noun firebase an artillery base, especially one set up quickly to support advancing troops or to forestall enemy advances. 1
noun firebase An area in a war zone in which artillery can be massed to provide heavy firepower in support of other military units. 1
noun firebase an artillery base supporting advancing troops 0
noun firebase a military base in a combat zone, from which artillery, rockets, etc. are fired 0

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Origin of firebase

First appearance:

before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1965-70; fire + base1

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Parts of speech for Firebase

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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firebase popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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