front-line

front line

noun
1.
front (def. 9).
2.
the visible forefront in any action, activity, or field: TV reporters are constantly involved in the front line of events.
3.
Football. front four.
4.
Basketball. front court (def. 2b).

Origin:
1915–20

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front-line

[fruhnt-lahyn]
adjective
1.
located or designed to be used at a military front line: a front-line ambulance helicopter.
2.
of, pertaining to, or involving the forefront in any action, activity, or field: a front-line TV reporter.
3.
highly experienced or proficient in the performance of one's duties.

Origin:
1910–15
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