Observation-post
noun, Military.
1.
a forward position, often on high ground, from which enemy activity can be observed and, particularly, from which artillery or mortar fire can be directed.
noun
1.
(military) a position from which observations can be made or from which fire can be directed OP
noun
a place from which something may be watched, esp. for forest fires or enemy movement
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[uh b-zurv] /əbˈzɜrv/ verb (used with object), observed, observing. 1. to see, watch, perceive, or notice: He observed the passersby in the street. 2. to regard with attention, especially so as to see or learn something: I want you to observe her reaction to the judge’s question. 3. to watch, view, or note for a […]
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