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Meaning of gun line | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

the tactical firing position of artillery or naval guns

Examples

“The guidon-bearer was placed by the battery commander to mark the right of the gun line, with the gun platoon aligned to his left.”
“As soon as Lee reaches the Command Post, Matthew directs him forward to the gun line where the crews are preparing the Light Guns.”
“The executive at the gun line is responsible for the drill and fire discipline of the battery.”
“A mountain battery is divided into a "Gun Line" and an "Ammunition Line." Six guns and twelve ammunition-mules form the "Gun Line."”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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