"line of attack" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: lines of attack [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|lines of attack}} line of attack (plural lines of attack)
  1. An approach to addressing a problem.
    Sense id: en-line_of_attack-en-noun-gJ9jj4OY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 82 18
  2. A severe criticism.
    Sense id: en-line_of_attack-en-noun-Fy1~Z47F

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