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order arms

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun order arms has 1 sense
  1. order arms - a position in the manual of arms; the rifle is held vertically on the right side with the butt on the ground; often used as a command
    --1 is a kind of
    position, posture, attitude
    --1 is a part of manual of arms, manual

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Order Arms

Definition: A formal military command where soldiers hold their rifles vertically with both hands.

Example sentences:

  1. The drill sergeant ordered the soldiers to come to order arms as a sign of respect.
  2. During the ceremony, the honor guard executed a flawless order arms maneuver.
  3. The soldiers quickly brought their rifles to order arms when they heard the command.
  4. The recruits struggled to maintain balance while practicing the order arms stance.

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