forward line
The term "forward line" can refer to the front-most positions in both military operations and various sports, highlighting the concept of being at the forefront.
Definition
C1Military
(technical)The soldiers or positions at the furthest forward point in an army during a military operation.
Example
- The forward line was heavily fortified to withstand the enemy's advance.
B2Sports
(general)The group of players positioned closest to the opponent's goal, responsible for offensive play and scoring.
Example
- The forward line worked together to score the winning goal in the final minutes of the game.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "forward line":
back linefront linetop lineenemy linegoal linedown linebody linebattle linefront offset forwardsecond linefront endup lineline of battleon the front footflight lineline of attackloop lineline upoffensive line of scrimmagefoul lineup frontgreen lineend linetrim lineleading edgefinish lineon the linelow linemoving forwardledger linein linefiring lineline of fireline outforward referencefront rowoffensive linemove forwardhard linesfront and centerfly linered linepush forwardin frontplain lineline of communicationline gunfront footadvance guardfront wallfore edgefront upcenter fieldline of centersback endend of the line