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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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front·court   (frŭnt'kôrt', -kōrt')   
n.   Basketball
  1. The half of the court having the basket at which the offensive team shoots.

  2. The forwards and center on a team. Also called frontline.

front·line also front line   (frŭnt'līn')   
n.  
  1. A front or boundary, especially one between military, political, or ideological positions.

  2. Basketball See frontcourt.

  3. Football The linemen of a team.

  4. Sports The players who play farthest forward, as in volleyball.

adj.   or front-line
  1. Located or used at a military front.

  2. Of or relating to the most advanced or important position or activity in a field or undertaking: "leaders of the six black 'front-line states' bordering South Africa" (Boston Globe).

  3. Sports

    1. Of or relating to the frontline.

    2. Being a member of the regular team; first-string: a team in need of a frontline catcher.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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