HyperDic: line_of_battle

English > 1 sense of the expression line of battle:
NOUNlocationline of battlea line formed by troops or ships prepared to deliver or receive an attack
English > line of battle: 1 sense > noun 1, location
MeaningA line formed by troops or ships prepared to deliver or receive an attack.
Categorymilitary, armed forces, armed services, military machine, war machineThe military forces of a nation
Partssalient(military) the part of the line of battle that projects closest to the enemy
BroaderlineA fortified position (especially one marking the most forward position of troops)
Spanishlínea de batalla
Catalanlínia de batalla

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