"line of communication" meaning in English

See line of communication in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: lines of communication [plural], line of communications [alternative]
Head templates: {{en-noun|lines of communication}} line of communication (plural lines of communication)
  1. (military) The networks of land, water, and air routes that connects a battlefield and its military personnel, supplies, etc. Categories (topical): Military
    Sense id: en-line_of_communication-en-noun-MpYvPoAu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 97 3 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 95 5 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 96 4 Topics: government, military, politics, war
  2. A chain of communications through an established system.
    Sense id: en-line_of_communication-en-noun-JDahi9Sq

Alternative forms

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