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tukikohta — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • base noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
  • fort noun A strong structure built to defend a place, usually staffed with troops.
  • pale adjective Light in colour, or lacking the usual colour, especially in the face.
  • station noun A regular stopping place for trains, buses, or other transportation.
  • stronghold noun A fortified place built to resist attack.

Senses

tukikohta is used for these senses in English:

  • base A site, structure, or both, usually durable and often permanent, for housing military personnel and materiel.
  • fort Any permanent army post.
  • pale (archaic) A territory or defensive area within a specific boundary or under a given jurisdiction.
  • station A military base.
  • stronghold A place built to withstand attack; a fortress.

base — full definition

  1. noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
  2. noun A place used as the main point of operations for a person, group, or military force.
  3. verb To use something as a starting point or foundation for a decision, argument, or story.
  4. adjective Morally low; without honour or decency.

fort — full definition

  1. noun A strong structure built to defend a place, usually staffed with troops.
  2. noun A simple structure built from furniture, blankets, or boxes as part of a game.

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