battle line

bat·tle line

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bat-l lahyn]
- /ˈbæt l laɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bat-l lahyn]
- /ˈbæt l laɪn/

Definitions of battle line words

noun battle line the line along which troops are positioned for battle 3
noun battle line the line along which warring troops meet. 1
noun battle line (military, army) The notional line on either side of which opposing forces are arrayed, and at which they meet in battle; a fortified line, short of the line where battle is expected, and behind which forces are arrayed; a forward line of infantry or other force, prepared for battle. 0
noun battle line (military, navy) A line of battle. 0
noun battle line (figuratively, chiefly in the plural) Any of those parts of a contest which, as a result of strategic decisions on both sides, are most closely fought and will likely determine the contest's course and outcome. 0

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Origin of battle line

First appearance:

before 1805

One of the 41% newest English words

First recorded in 1805-15

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Parts of speech for Battle line

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Battle line

battle line popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

battle line usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for battle line

noun battle line

front — the foremost part or surface of anything.
line — a thickness of glue, as between two veneers in a sheet of plywood.
battlefront — the front line of a battle, where the action takes place
line of battle — a line formed by troops or ships for delivering or receiving an attack.

All 4 Synonyms of battle line