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Definition of Battle line
1. Noun. The line along which warring troops meet.
Category relationships: Armed Forces, Armed Services, Military, Military Machine, War Machine
Generic synonyms: Line
Generic synonyms: Line
Definition of Battle line
1. Noun. (military army) The notional line on either side of which opposing forces are arrayed, and at which they meet in battle; a fortified line, short of the line where battle is expected, and behind which forces are arrayed; a forward line of infantry or other force, prepared for battle. ¹
2. Noun. (military navy) A line of battle. ¹
3. Noun. (figuratively usually plural) Any of those parts of a contest which, as a result of strategic decisions on both sides, are most closely fought and will likely determine the contest's course and outcome. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com