1. plural of floatbase; military or naval installations designed to operate from floating platforms or vessels that can be deployed to various locations.
Usage: military/naval term; typically used in plural form

Examples

• The navy established several floatbases in the Pacific to extend its operational reach.
• Modern floatbases serve as mobile command centers for naval operations.
• These floatbases can be repositioned quickly to respond to regional crises.
• The strategic advantage of floatbases lies in their mobility and flexibility.