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battle line

noun

Simple meaning

Any of those parts of a contest which, as a result of strategic decisions on both sides.

Pronunciation

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batuhllyn

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈbætəlˈlaɪn

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Definition

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noun

  1. figurativelyusually 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.

  2. military

    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.

  3. military

    The line along which warring troops meet

  4. militarynavy

    A line of battle.

Word Aura™

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This meaning: 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.

Used this way, battle line is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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