firing position
21firing line — position at which troops are stationed to fire upon targets or the enemy …
22firing line — noun 1. the line from which soldiers deliver fire • Hypernyms: ↑line 2. the most advanced and responsible group in an activity the firing line is where the action is • Hypernyms: ↑class, ↑stratum, ↑social class, ↑ …
23firing from a prone position — n. firing from a position of lying down, firing from a prostrate position …
24firing line — Someone who is in the firing line is in a position to be criticized because of their responsibilities or the position they hold. The managing director of the bank is in the firing line since the fraud was discovered …
25firing line — UK [ˈfaɪərɪŋ ˌlaɪn] / US [ˈfaɪrɪŋ ˌlaɪn] noun be in/out of the firing line to be in a position/not be in a position where people can blame you or criticize you; to be/not be in danger After any defeat, their manager is always in the firing line …
26Firing points — A firing point is a prepared fighting position from which infantry can defend territory with minimal exposure to return fire. Construction ranges from simple sandbag walls to sophisticated, permanent fortifications. Large artillery emplacements,… …
27firing point — noun : a position (as on a firing line) from which a weapon is fired * * * firing point noun The temperature at which a flammable oil catches fire spontaneously • • • Main Entry: ↑fire …
28firing line — noun be in the firing line to be in a position or situation in which you can be attacked or blamed for something, often unfairly …
29firing loophole — small opening in a fortified position through which a weapon can be fired on the enemy …
30firing line — noun 1》 the front line of troops in a battle. 2》 a position where one is subject to criticism or blame …
