Stützpunkt — meaning in English

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.

Senses

Stützpunkt is used for these senses in English:

• base A site, structure, or both, usually durable and often permanent, for housing military personnel and materiel.
• base The place where decisions for an organization are made; headquarters.
• fort Any permanent army post.

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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