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1. (n.) firing line
the positions at which troops are stationed to fire upon the enemy or targets.
2. firing line
the troops firing from this line.
3. firing line
the forefront of any action or activity, esp. a controversy.
Etymology: (1880–85)
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1. (noun) firing line
the line from which soldiers deliver fire
2. (noun) firing line
the most advanced and responsible group in an activity
"the firing line is where the action is"
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