опо́рный пункт — meaning in English

English meaning

• base noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
• foothold noun A secure place to put one's foot when climbing.

Senses

опо́рный пункт is used for these senses in English:

• base A site, structure, or both, usually durable and often permanent, for housing military personnel and materiel.
• foothold (military) Airhead, beachhead, bridgehead, lodgement.

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.

foothold — full definition

1. noun A secure place to put one's foot when climbing.
2. noun A secure position from which further progress can be made (figurative).

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