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base of operations

DEFINITIONS OF: base of operations

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n installation from which a military force initiates operations

Synonyms:
base
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air base, air station
a base for military aircraft
army base
a large base of operations for an army
firebase
an artillery base to support advancing troops
navy base
base of operations for a naval fleet
rocket base
a military base for rocket missiles
Type of:
military installation
any facility servicing military forces
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