line of march

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line of march

The soldiers formed a straight line of march along the dirt road.

Definition

Noun: 1. The arrangement of people or vehicles in a line for the purpose of marching: This refers to the specific order, formation, or column in which a group is organized to move from one place to another, typically in a military or ceremonial context. 2. The route or path along which a column advances: This refers to the designated course, road, or direction that is to be followed during the march.

Usage Examples

  • As the arrangement/formation:

    • The general inspected the troops and their line of march before the parade began.
    • The scouts formed a single-file line of march as they entered the narrow trail.

  • As the route/path:

    • The map clearly showed the army's planned line of march through the valley.
    • Obstacles on the line of march caused significant delays for the advancing column.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is primarily used in formal, historical, or military contexts to describe organized movement. It implies discipline and purpose.
  • It can be used metaphorically to describe the planned progression or order of any organized group movement, though this is less common.
    • The protesters established a clear line of march from the park to the city hall.
Variants and Related Words
  • Marching order (n): Often used synonymously to refer to the formation or arrangement for marching.
  • Column (n): A body of troops or vehicles moving in a line, which constitutes a line of march.
  • Route (n): A more general term for the path taken, which can be a component of the "line of march."
Synonyms
  • Formation (for the arrangement sense).
  • Route, path, course (for the path sense).
  • Processional order.
Related Phrases/Idioms
  • To fall into line of march: To assume one's assigned position within the marching column.
    • The soldiers quickly fell into line of march when the order was given.
  • To disrupt the line of march: To interfere with or break the formation or progress of the marching column.
    • The fallen tree completely disrupted the unit's line of march.
line of march

The soldiers formed a straight line of march along the dirt road.

Noun
  1. the arrangement of people in a line for marching
  2. the route along which a column advances