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English 2 senses of the expression firing line:
NOUNlocationfiring linethe line from which soldiers deliver fire
groupfiring linethe most advanced and responsible group in an activity
Englishfiring line: 2 senses noun 1, location
MeaningThe line from which soldiers deliver fire.
BroaderlineA fortified position (especially one marking the most forward position of troops)
Spanishlínea de fuego
Catalanlínia de foc
Englishfiring line: 2 senses noun 2, group
MeaningThe most advanced and responsible group in an activity.
Example"the firing line is where the action is"
Broaderclass, stratum, social class, socio-economic classPeople having the same social, economic, or educational status

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