Meaning

3 senses

  1. 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.

  2. A line of battle.

  3. (figuratively, usually 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.

More definitions
  • the line along which warring troops meet

Examples

2 sentences

  1. Battle lines are being drawn for the future of football.

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  2. There were celebrations along the battle lines, too.

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Forms

plural: battle lines

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
batteryA2battleB1battlefieldB2battlegroundbattlementbattleship
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