Phrase guide
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noun
The position of troops arranged in their usual order without any determined maneuver.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: government, military, politics, war
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noun
The line or arrangement formed by warships in an engagement.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
Topics: government, military, naval, navy, politics, war
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noun
a line formed by troops or ships prepared to deliver or receive an attack
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: line
History
line + battle
Across languages
6 source translations are retained for this English entry.
