Firebase (Noun)
Meaning
An artillery base to support advancing troops.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The firebase was established on a strategic hill overlooking the enemy's position, providing cover for the advancing infantry.
- The artillery unit was tasked with setting up a firebase in the rear of the enemy's lines to disrupt their supply chain.
- As the troops pushed forward, the firebase was moved to a new location to maintain supporting distance and suppress enemy resistance.
- The firebase was under constant attack from enemy counter-battery fire, but managed to keep pounding out shells to support the ground troops.
- After weeks of bombardment from the firebase, the enemy's defenses were finally breached, allowing the advancing troops to pour through the gap.