outpost

outpost
/owt"pohst'/, n.
1. a station established at a distance from the main body of an army to protect it from surprise attack: We keep only a small garrison of men at our desert outposts.
2. the body of troops stationed there; detachment or perimeter guard.
3. an outlying settlement, installation, position, etc.
[1750-60; OUT- + POST2]

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