firing line

firing line

n.

1. The line of positions from which fire is directed at a target.

2. The forefront of an activity or pursuit; the vanguard.

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firing line

n

1. (Military) Military

a.  the positions from which fire is delivered

b.  the soldiers occupying these positions

2. the leading or most advanced position in an activity

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	firing line - the line from which soldiers deliver fire line - a fortified position (especially one marking the most forward position of troops); "they attacked the enemy's line"
	2.	firing line - the most advanced and responsible group in an activity; "the firing line is where the action is" social class, socio-economic class, stratum, class - people having the same social, economic, or educational status; "the working class"; "an emerging professional class"

Translations

firing line n → linea del fuoco
to be in the firing line (fig) (liable to be criticized) → essere sulla linea del fuoco

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firing line n → linea del fuoco
to be in the firing line (fig) (liable to be criticized) → essere sulla linea del fuoco