ENGLISH DICTIONARY

First-line

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: First-line is an adjective meaning Of first resort.

Meaning

Of first resort.

More Meanings

  1. Of prime quality or importance.
  2. At the lowermost supervisory level.

Example Sentences

first-line manager
Police sergeant is a first-line position.
The embankment was the first-line defense against the flood.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include primary, first, world-class, immediate, frontline, second-line.

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