second line

noun

The second battle line used to support the front line.

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Meanings

nounsecond line (plural second lines)

plural second lines

  1. governmentThe second battle line used to support the front line.
  2. New OrleansThe group of dancers, musicians, performers, etc. who are the second part of a traditional New Orleans parade, originally only for funerals but more recently as part of any celebration.
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APA

second line. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/second%20line

MLA

“second line.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/second%20line. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “second line,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/second%20line.

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