NOUN | location | firing line | the line from which soldiers deliver fire |
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group | firing line | the most advanced and responsible group in an activity |
Meaning | The line from which soldiers deliver fire. | |
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Broader | line | A fortified position (especially one marking the most forward position of troops) |
Spanish | línea de fuego | |
Catalan | línia de foc |
Meaning | The most advanced and responsible group in an activity. | |
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Example | "the firing line is where the action is" | |
Broader | class, stratum, social class, socio-economic class | People having the same social, economic, or educational status |
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