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noun (plural front·lines) |
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1. military forward line: the forward line of a battle, position, or formation
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2. advanced position: the most advanced, important, or conspicuous position in any situation
  on the front lines of the battle for equality
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3. basketball
Same as frontcourt (sense 2)
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adjective |
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1. at limits of attainment: that is the most advanced or important of its kind
frontline research
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2. bordering trouble spot: relating to countries that border another country in which an armed conflict is taking place
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3. U.S. regular: belonging among or relating to regular members of a team
a frontline pitcher
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4. dealing directly with customers: describes employees dealing directly with customers, or a job that requires them to do so
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