two-part base
nounUK /ˌtuː pɑːt ˈbeɪs/
US /ˌtuː pɑːrt ˈbeɪs/
A base made of two separate pieces that fit together.
The model rocket sat on a two-part base, one piece for the launch pad and one for the stand.
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2. A chemical base composed of two distinct components mixed together.
The cleaning solution used a two-part base that had to be combined just before use.
3. In grammar, a verb root made of two parts, such as a phrasal verb stem.
The teacher explained that 'set up' comes from a two-part base.
4. A military or expedition base split into two separate camps or areas.
The explorers set up a two-part base, with tents on each side of the river.