HQ

/ˈeɪtʃ ˌkju/
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Definitions of HQ
  1. noun
    the military installation from which a commander performs the functions of command
    synonyms: headquarters, military headquarters
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    types:
    GHQ, command post, general headquarters
    military headquarters from which a military commander controls and organizes the forces
    guardhouse
    a military facility that serves as the headquarters for military police and in which military prisoners can be detained
    type of:
    military installation
    any facility servicing military forces
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