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Outpost vs Sentry - What's the difference?

outpost | sentry |

As nouns the difference between outpost and sentry

is that outpost is a military post stationed at a distance from the main body of troops while sentry is a guard, particularly on duty at the entrance to a military base.

outpost

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A military post stationed at a distance from the main body of troops.
    • The outpost did not have enough ammunition to resist a determined assault.
  • The body of troops manning such a post.
    • Sgt. Smith fleeced most of the rest of the outpost of their earnings in their weekly game of craps.
  • An outlying settlement.
    • Beyond the border proper, there are three small outposts not officially under government protection.
  • (chess) A square protected by a pawn that is in or near the enemy's stronghold.

    • Anagrams

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    sentry

    English

    Noun

    (sentries)
  • A guard, particularly on duty at the entrance to a military base.
  • (uncountable) Sentry duty; time spent being a sentry.

    • See also

    * sentinel