Base Camp Definition & Meaning

American

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base camp American

noun

1. a main encampment providing supplies, shelter, and communications for persons engaged in wide-ranging activities, as exploring, reconnaissance, hunting, or mountain climbing.

Etymology

Origin of base camp

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

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From there, Mr Hargreaves followed the original route through to Nepal, where he reached Everest Base Camp - and went one better than his dad.

From BBC

Back at base camp, the fruits were frozen to halt further ripening.

From Science Daily

The trackways also show how Neanderthals moved through different types of terrain, revealing decisions about route selection, proximity to their base camp and possible hunting strategies.

From Science Daily

Italian Paolo Cocco was among seven climbers who were already confirmed to have died near the Yalung Ri base camp.

From BBC

A Nepali tourism official, Ram Krishna Lamichhane, told the BBC they had been in contact with rescue teams searching the base camp at Dolma Khang peak, which was hit by an avalanche.

From BBC

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