battle line

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battle line

1. (Military) the line along which troops are positioned for battle

the battle lines are drawn conflict or argument is about to occur between opposing people or groups

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battle line - the line along which warring troops meet

armed forces, armed services, military, military machine, war machine - the military forces of a nation; "their military is the largest in the region"; "the military machine is the same one we faced in 1991 but now it is weaker"

line - a fortified position (especially one marking the most forward position of troops); "they attacked the enemy's line"

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