Breadcrumb Home > Dictionary > Index F forward echelon: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: for'ward ech'elon Pronunciation: [key] (in a military operation) the troops and officers in a combat zone or in a position to engage the enemy. Cf. rear echelon. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. forward dive forwarder TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Star Trek: First Contact Current Events This Week: September 2023 Countries with the Highest Literacy Rates 50 Funniest "Futurama" Quotes Dangerous Animals: Scorpions, Bears, and Poison-Dart Tree Frogs State Capitals and Largest Cities (& Some Common Questions) ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: camenae Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language