Uttal

  • US:
    • IPA: /ˈaʊtˌpoʊst/
Översättning
Substantiv
1.utpost

Definitioner

Substantiv

  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. (chess) A square protected by a pawn that is in or near the enemy's stronghold.

Exempel

  • The outpost did not have enough ammunition to resist a determined assault.
  • Sgt. Smith fleeced most of the rest of the outpost of their earnings in their weekly game of craps.
  • Beyond the border proper, there are three small outposts not officially under government protection.

Böjningsformer

Pluraloutposts

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