Meaning Of The Word Firing line

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Firing line Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Firing line?

firing line
countable noun: If you are in the firing line in a conflict, you are in a position where someone is aiming their gun at you.

firing line in American English
the line from which gunfire is directed against the enemy
noun: the positions at which troops are stationed to fire upon the enemy or targets

firing line in British English
noun: the positions from which fire is delivered

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