OUTPOSTS Synonyms

• a relation that provides the foundation for something

• the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained

• the most important or necessary part of something

• a stronghold that is reinforced for protection from enemy fire; with apertures for defensive fire

• an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes

• a fencelike structure around a deck

• a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away

• defend with a bulwark

• a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle

• a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent

• temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

• the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp

• defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it

• the art or science of strengthening defenses

• the addition of an ingredient for the purpose of enrichment (as the addition of alcohol to wine or the addition of vitamins to food)

• a fortified defensive structure

• a fortified military post where troops are stationed

• United States abolitionist who published an anti-slavery journal (1805-1879)

• the troops who maintain and guard a fortified place

• station (troops) in a fort or garrison

• (military) a temporary or supplementary fortification; typically square or polygonal without flanking defenses

• an entrenched stronghold or refuge

• fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense

• a penal camp where political prisoners or prisoners of war are confined (usually under harsh conditions)

• surround with a stockade in order to fortify

• a strongly fortified defensive structure

• a station in a remote or sparsely populated location

• a settlement on the frontier of civilization