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lines of battle

lines of battle is the plural of line of battle.

Meaning of line of battle

Noun

line of battle (plural lines of battle)

  1. The position of troops arranged in their usual order without any determined maneuver.
  2. (historical) The line or arrangement formed by warships in an engagement.

Questions about lines of battle

What is lines of battle the plural of?
Lines of battle is the plural of line of battle.

Words near lines of battle in the dictionary

  1. lines drawn in water
  2. lines drawn on water
  3. lines in
  4. lines in the sand
  5. lines of attack
  6. lines of battle
  7. lines of beauty
  8. lines of best fit
  9. lines of Blaschko
  10. lines of business
  11. lines of centers

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