military position

/ˌmɪləˈtɛri pəˌzɪʃən/

Other forms: military positions

Definitions of military position

1. noun

   a point occupied by troops for tactical reasons
   synonyms: position

   types:

   ground

   a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle)

   line

   a fortified position (especially one marking the most forward position of troops)

   firing line

   the line from which soldiers deliver fire

   battlefront, front, front line

   the line along which opposing armies face each other

   line of battle

   a line formed by troops or ships prepared to deliver or receive an attack

   battle line

   the line along which warring troops meet

   type of:

   point

   the precise location of something; a spatially limited location