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firebase Meaning & Definition

Q: What is the plural of firebase?

The plural of firebase is firebases.

/ˈfʌɪəbeɪs/

What Does Firebase Mean?

Firebase is used as a noun meaning An encampment designed to provide indirect artillery support to infantry troops operating beyond the normal range of fire support from their own base camps; a fire support base.

Quick Facts About Firebase

Part of speech	noun
Pronunciation	//ˈfʌɪəbeɪs//
Syllables	1
Synonyms	fire support base
Plural	firebases

Firebase Definition (Noun)

An encampment designed to provide indirect artillery support to infantry troops operating beyond the normal range of fire support from their own base camps; a fire support base.

Synonyms of Firebase

fire support base

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Antonyms of Firebase

No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.

Firebase in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

firebase (plural firebases)

Words That Rhyme With Firebase

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Origin of Firebase

From fire +‎ base.

How to Pronounce Firebase

The standard pronunciation of firebase is //ˈfʌɪəbeɪs//, spoken in 1 syllable.

Quick Answers About Firebase

What part of speech is firebase?

Firebase is a noun.

What is another word for firebase?

Words with a similar meaning to firebase include fire support base. See the full list of firebase synonyms and antonyms.