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roman pace

 

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Noun roman pace has 1 sense
  1. Roman pace - an ancient Roman unit of length (4.85 English feet) measured as the distance from the heel of one foot to the heel of the same foot when next it touches the ground
    --1 is a kind of
    linear unit

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Roman Pace

Description:

Roman Pace refers to the walking speed of a Roman soldier during the Roman era. It was a standardized pace used during long marches or military campaigns.

Possible Parts of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1: The standard walking speed of a Roman soldier during the Roman era.

Sense 2: A term used to describe the disciplined and uniform walking speed of a group of Roman soldiers.

Sense 3: A symbolic term representing the resilience and endurance of Roman soldiers during their military conquests.

Usages:

Usage 1: The Roman pace was carefully regulated to ensure the soldiers could march long distances without exhaustion.

Usage 2: The army advanced in perfect Roman pace, displaying their disciplined formation to intimidate their opponents.

Usage 3: The phrase "Roman pace" is often used metaphorically to describe the determination and steadfastness required to overcome challenges.

Examples:

Example 1: The centurion ordered the soldiers to maintain a steady Roman pace throughout the grueling march.

Example 2: The legionnaires marched in perfect sync, their synchronized Roman pace echoing through the streets.

Example 3: Despite the difficult terrain, the army marched at a swift Roman pace, showing their unwavering commitment to their mission.

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