line of battle (Meaning)
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line of battle (n)
a line formed by troops or ships prepared to deliver or receive an attack
Synonyms & Antonyms of line of battle
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line of battle Sentence Examples
- The ships formed a formidable line of battle, their cannons poised to unleash a devastating barrage.
- The Roman legionnaires advanced in an unwavering line of battle, their shields overlapping in a protective carapace.
- The cavalry charged forward in a thunderous line of battle, their lances gleaming in the sunlight.
- From the hilltop, the general surveyed the enemy's line of battle, assessing their strength and weaknesses.
- The battle progressed fiercely, with both sides holding their lines of battle against relentless attacks.
- As the sun began to set, the line of battle finally wavered, one side unable to withstand the relentless pressure.
- The commander ordered a retreat, but the enemy's line of battle prevented them from escaping easily.
- Sailors scurried to man the cannons, preparing to break the opposing line of battle with a thunderous volley.
- The infantry formed a defensive line of battle, their bayonets gleaming in anticipation of an imminent assault.
- The opposing armies stood facing each other, their lines of battle drawn and the air thick with tension.
FAQs About the word line of battle
a line formed by troops or ships prepared to deliver or receive an attack
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No antonyms found.
The ships formed a formidable line of battle, their cannons poised to unleash a devastating barrage.
The Roman legionnaires advanced in an unwavering line of battle, their shields overlapping in a protective carapace.
The cavalry charged forward in a thunderous line of battle, their lances gleaming in the sunlight.
From the hilltop, the general surveyed the enemy's line of battle, assessing their strength and weaknesses.
