Phrase guide
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noun
In combat, the soldier who takes point; the soldier who assumes the first and most exposed position in a combat military formation; the lead soldier/unit advancing through hostile or unsecured territory.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: government, military, politics, war
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Synonyms: none provided
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noun
A most trusted assistant or associate; the person upon whom one would most rely.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly, idiomatic
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Synonyms: right-hand man
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a soldier who goes ahead of a patrol
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: soldier
noun
someone who is the forefront of an important enterprise
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: leader
History
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