Line Of March (Noun)
Meaning 1
The route along which a column advances.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The general carefully planned the line of march to avoid enemy strongpoints and take advantage of natural cover.
- As the battalion advanced, its line of march was marked by a trail of discarded equipment and exhausted soldiers.
- The line of march was clearly defined by the column's scouts, who had been sent ahead to reconnoiter the terrain.
- Despite the dense jungle, the company's line of march remained surprisingly straight, thanks to the expertise of its navigation team.
- The commander's decision to alter the line of march at the last minute proved to be a wise one, as it allowed the regiment to avoid a devastating ambush.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
The arrangement of people in a line for marching.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.