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outposts

/ˈaʊtˌpoʊsts/ /ˈaʊtˌpoʊsts/

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noun

Заставы, передовые посты

A military post stationed at a distance from the main body of troops.

Examples :

"The outpost did not have enough ammunition to resist a determined assault."

На заставе не было достаточного количества боеприпасов, чтобы противостоять решительной атаке.

military war position area

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noun

Гарнизон, войска

The body of troops manning such a post.

Examples :

"Sgt. Smith fleeced most of the rest of the outpost of their earnings in their weekly game of craps."

Сержант Смит обчистил большую часть гарнизона, забрав их заработок в еженедельной игре в кости.

military group position

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noun

Заставы, форпосты

An outlying settlement.

Examples :

"Beyond the border proper, there are three small outposts not officially under government protection."

За пределами самой границы находятся три небольших заставы, официально не находящиеся под защитой правительства.

area geography military place

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noun

Заставы, форпосты

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

Examples :

"The chess player strategically positioned his knights on the central outposts, using them to pressure his opponent's king. "

Шахматист стратегически расположил своих коней на центральных заставах, используя их для давления на короля противника.

military position game