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battle line

noun

battle line

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

First recorded in 1805–15

White thought children could tell the difference without adult assistance, and there the battle line was drawn.

Thus we seesawed back and forth along a mile and a quarter of battle-line, with the firing equal in intensity from wing to wing.

Both sides are therefore likely to attempt it, though not necessary at the same time or in the same part of a long battle line.

As he spoke the deep thunder of guns came from invisible points along the long battle-line.

During the night the Confederates retired from the advance positions gained during the day to their original battle line.

Barring the Philippines (and their uncertain value) we have no far-flung battle line to lure our vision beyond borders.

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