Rear line

(Mil.) the line in the rear of an army.

See also: Rear

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, published 1913 by G. & C. Merriam Co.
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For the lung shot, follow the rear line of the on-foreleg one-third to one-half up into the body.
"And all you can see is the orange of the car and then the rear line of the lights - and it is absolutely beautiful."
The usual free-scoring Platinum side struggled to break down the excellent Ambrose rear line, and must be glad they have games in hand to correct this bloomer.
Rear seats are comfortable but the sloping rear line of the car does not leave much headroom for very tall people.
Tynedale had a much stronger look about them and shortly before halftime a quick break split Shields' rear line and an easy tap in led to a 1-0 halftime lead.
Meanwhile, South Korea's military conducted unscheduled checks into defense readiness at front and rear line units early Monday morning following an order from the defense chief to stand ready to deter any aggression from North Korea.
As far as this "rear line" succeeds in making an uncertainty hover on the defence, either by its intrinsic action, or with the help of the pivot who allows the wings to keep a lateral position.
But debut boy Vernon unlocked the away rear line before blasting a left foot shot low to the net for the equaliser.
BERET NICE: Mel reveals the bold front that drove her comrades wild Picture: GEORGE RICHARDSON; REAR LINE: Mel shows the curves which (above right) were hidden under uniform
Dancers stand in parallel position in front of the rear line of drummers.
Similarly the rear spoiler gives the Escort a sporty edge, but when on the road all it does is annoy by being in your rear line of sight - if it was removable mine would have been left at home.
The rather startling looks of the Ypsilon, with its classic chrome grille and a sweeping rear line, guarantees this car gets a lot of second glances, and states in no uncertain terms that it is most definitely not a tribute act to anything else on British roads.