base camp

Noun

Meaning

base camp (plural base camps)

(climbing) An encampment used temporarily for storing supplies and preparing for a larger activity, such as mountain climbing or hunting.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

base tent encampment chalet campsite campground caravansary home base campfire

Examples

Build a strong base. The journey to peaks of excellence requires a strong base camp. C. N. R. Rao

All major climbing routes lie on the Pakistani side, which is also where base camp is located. Source: Internet

At base camp, blood saturation fell to between 85 and 87%. Source: Internet

At the final base camp, she joked with Pa Nuru and a second Sherpa about dancing around or jumping between the border of China and Nepal if they made the summit, which straddles the two countries. Source: Internet

But more than three months on, the Smith family finally defied the odds and made it to Everest base camp. Source: Internet

Arriving back at base camp, we decided to take a good look around the area. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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