Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

second line

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.25 in modern English

Syllables
sec-ond -line
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The second battle line used to support the front line.

noun

The 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.

Inflected Forms

second lines (plural)

Questions

What does second line mean?
The second battle line used to support the front line.

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