battle line

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noun
  1. the line along which warring troops meet.

Origin of battle line

1
First recorded in 1805–15

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British Dictionary definitions for battle line

battle line

noun
  1. the line along which troops are positioned for battle

  2. the battle lines are drawn conflict or argument is about to occur between opposing people or groups

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