Meanings
proper nounthe long gray line
- USinformalThe graduates of the United States Military Academy.
Origin
After the gray winter overcoats worn by Army cadets.
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long gray line. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/long%20gray%20line
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