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Noun Concept
Categories: Fortification lines, All articles lacking sources, Military stubs
EN
line of defense  line of defence  defense line  fortified line  defence line
EN
Defensive structure consisting of a barrier that can be employed for defense against attack WordNet 3.0
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Defensive structure consisting of a barrier that can be employed for defense against attack WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
A Defense line or fortification line is a geographically-recognizable line of troops and armament, fortified and set up to protect a high-value location or defend territory. Wikipedia
Line of troops and armament, fortified and set up to protect a high-value location during an armed conflict Wikidata
IS A
defensive structure
HAS KIND
abattis
investment
limes
hastati
triarii
+4 relations
HAS INSTANCE
Antonine Wall
Chinese Wall
Maginot Line
Siegfried line
Device Fort
+101 relations
DIFFERENT FROM
lineman
SAID TO BE THE SAME AS
fortification lines
USAGE DOMAIN
Canadian English spelling
Australian English orthography
British English orthography
American English orthography
USE
defense
WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
EN
line of defense, line of defence
Wikipedia
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defense line
Wikidata
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fortified line
Wikipedia Redirections
EN
fortification line, line of defence, line of defense
Wikidata Alias
EN
defence line, defense line, defensive line, fortification line

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