internationalneutralmilitary
- The direct path along which weapons, projectiles, or other forms of attack travel; an area exposed to enemy or hostile fire.
- A position from which someone or something can be fired upon or struck by weaponry.
internationalneutralinformal
- A figurative position of exposure to danger, attack, criticism, or blame.
- Being placed where one is likely to suffer adverse consequences or be targeted by hostile action or censure.
internationalformalhistorical
- The forward-most line or zone where combatants engage the enemy; the firing line or front line in military operations.