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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A subsidiary post or station.

   "There are four subposts, which with Fort Mills, comprise the Harbor Defenses of Manila and Subic Bays."

Example

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"There are four subposts, which with Fort Mills, comprise the Harbor Defenses of Manila and Subic Bays."

Etymology

From sub- + post.

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