firing line

firing line

n.1. The line of positions from which fire is directed at a target.2. The forefront of an activity or pursuit; the vanguard.

firing line

n 1. (Military) military a. the positions from which fire is deliveredb. the soldiers occupying these positions 2. the leading or most advanced position in an activity

fir′ing line`

n. 1. a. the positions at which troops are stationed to fire upon the enemy or targets. b. the troops firing from this line. 2. the forefront of any action or activity, esp. a controversy. [1880–85]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	firing line - the line from which soldiers deliver fireline - a fortified position (especially one marking the most forward position of troops); "they attacked the enemy's line"
	2.	firing line - the most advanced and responsible group in an activity; "the firing line is where the action is"social class, socio-economic class, stratum, class - people having the same social, economic, or educational status; "the working class"; "an emerging professional class"

Translations

linea di fuocoprima linea