Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
enemy-lines
Noun
/ˈɛnəmi laɪnz/
Definition
The boundary or area that separates opposing forces in a conflict or war.
Examples
- The soldiers were ordered to gather intelligence from beyond the enemy lines.
- Many stories of bravery involve individuals who ventured deep behind enemy lines.
Meaning
Enemy lines refer to the geographical or metaphorical lines that divide the opposing sides in a war, signifying the area controlled or occupied by one side and often posing danger for anyone from the opposing side who crosses into that territory.
Synonyms
- Adversary territory
- Combat zone
- Opposing front
