"line of communication" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: lines of communication [plural]
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 Topics: government, military, politics, war
  2. A chain of communications through an established system. Synonyms: line of communications
    Sense id: en-line_of_communication-en-noun-JDahi9Sq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 42 58

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