English Explanatory Dictionary

front line

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A front, or a boundary between opposing positions.
  2. A site of a conflict, effort, or controversial matter of any kind.
  3. The site of interaction with outsiders, such as customers.
  4. A low level.
  5. attack, collectively the attackers or forwards.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-front line.wav

Word forms

front line front lines front-line frontline

Synonyms

the trenches coalface

Antonyms

back line
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