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observation post
(encz) | observation post,pozorovací místo n: Petr Menšík |
observation post
(gcide) | Observatory \Ob*serv"a*to*ry\, n.; pl. Observatories. [Cf. F.
observatoire.]
1. A place or building for making observations on the
heavenly bodies.
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The new observatory in Greenwich Park. --Evelyn.
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2. A building fitted with instruments for making systematic
observations of any particular class or series of natural
phenomena.
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3. A place, as an elevated chamber, from which a view may be
observed or commanded.
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4. (Mil.) A lookout on a flank of a battery whence an officer
can note the range and effect of the fire; usually
referred to as an observation post. --Farrow.
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Observation post
(gcide) | Observation post \Ob`ser*va"tion post\ (Mil.)
a military outpost, usually at a height above the surrounding
terrain, at or near the front line of a battle from which an
observer may see the enemy's positions and direct artillery
fire.
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observation post
(wn) | observation post
n 1: an elevated post affording a wide view [syn: lookout,
observation post] |
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meteorological observation post
(encz) | meteorological observation post, n: |
Observation post
(gcide) | Observatory \Ob*serv"a*to*ry\, n.; pl. Observatories. [Cf. F.
observatoire.]
1. A place or building for making observations on the
heavenly bodies.
[1913 Webster]
The new observatory in Greenwich Park. --Evelyn.
[1913 Webster]
2. A building fitted with instruments for making systematic
observations of any particular class or series of natural
phenomena.
[1913 Webster]
3. A place, as an elevated chamber, from which a view may be
observed or commanded.
[1913 Webster]
4. (Mil.) A lookout on a flank of a battery whence an officer
can note the range and effect of the fire; usually
referred to as an observation post. --Farrow.
[1913 Webster +PJC]Observation post \Ob`ser*va"tion post\ (Mil.)
a military outpost, usually at a height above the surrounding
terrain, at or near the front line of a battle from which an
observer may see the enemy's positions and direct artillery
fire.
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meteorological observation post
(wn) | meteorological observation post
n 1: one of a network of observation posts where meteorological
data is recorded [syn: meteorological observation post,
weather station] |
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