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firebase
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fire·base  (frbs)
n.
A military base or site from which heavy fire is directed against the enemy.
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Noun1.firebase - an artillery base to support advancing troops
base, base of operations - installation from which a military force initiates operations; "the attack wiped out our forward bases"
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