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Outpost
01
a military camp situated far from the main army of troops
02
a settlement on the frontier of civilization
03
a station in a remote or sparsely populated location
04
a square on the board that is under the control of one player's pawn and cannot be attacked by the opponent's pawns, making it an ideal position for a knight or bishop to occupy and control important squares on the board
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In the midst of the hostile region, the isolated outpost provided a secure foothold for maintaining control over the area.
Established on a remote island, the naval outpost served as a critical base for maritime operations in the region.
Strategically positioned along the border, the outpost acted as a vigilant watchtower, ensuring national security.
The village was a lone outpost, with few visitors and little contact with the outside world.
The soldier carefully made a lodgment of supplies in the remote outpost to ensure they had provisions for the mission.
