outbase

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Etymology[edit]

out- +‎ base

Noun[edit]

outbase (plural outbases)

  1. A minor storage depot used to back up the transport and delivery operations from the main depot.
    • 2009 January 13, Terry Macalister, David Teather, “From earth movers to art market the layoffs keep mounting”, in The Guardian[1]:
      It said: "This proposal will affect the employment of all Wincanton employees at these sites and their associated outbases, which amounts to approximately 450 at Gloucester and 415 at Trafford Park.

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