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Synonyms for firing line


Grammar : Noun



Définition of firing line

  • noun line of battle
Example sentences :
  • The others stand at the firing line and throw their ducks at his.
  • Extract from : « Boy Scouts Handbook » by Boy Scouts of America
  • We had three Battalions in the firing line and two in reserve.
  • Extract from : « Gallipoli Diary, Volume 2 » by Ian Hamilton
  • "You talk as if we were on the firing line," said Grace hysterically.
  • Extract from : « The Outdoor Girls at Bluff Point » by Laura Lee Hope
  • The place selected was Vicenza, about fifteen miles from the firing line.
  • Extract from : « The Greater Love » by George T. McCarthy
  • My job was "action on the firing line" and not lolling in security as a guest of an enemy!
  • Extract from : « The Sequel » by George A. Taylor
  • He was in the firing line of the Northamptons, who were then attacking the Boers.
  • Extract from : « South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) » by Louis Creswicke
  • Training in mechanism of firing line and estimating distance.
  • Extract from : « Manual of Military Training » by James A. Moss
  • The further advance of the firing line; size of rushing units.
  • Extract from : « Manual of Military Training » by James A. Moss
  • Advance of battalion acting as one of several in firing line.
  • Extract from : « Manual of Military Training » by James A. Moss
  • When necessary, parts of it reënforce or prolong the firing line.
  • Extract from : « Manual of Military Training » by James A. Moss

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