Rear rank

0.01 sec.

(Mil.)

the rank or line of a body of troops which is in the rear, or last in order.

See also: Rear

Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.

?Page tools

Printer friendly
Cite / link

Feedback
Add definition

Mentioned in	?		References in classic literature	?		Dictionary browser	?		Full browser	?
File marching Rear front			The serjeant then acquainted his lieutenant, who was the commanding officer, that they had picked up two fellows in that day's march, one of which, he said, was as fine a man as ever he saw (meaning the tippler), for that he was near six feet, well proportioned, and strongly limbed; and the other (meaning Jones) would do well enough for the rear rank. The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Fielding, Henry View in context The rear rank of each party advanced at a slower pace to sustain the defeated, and follow up the success of the victors of their party. Ivanhoe by Scott, Sir Walter View in context So they go on; Deputy, as a rear rank one, taking open order, and invading the silence of the hour and place by stoning every wall, post, pillar, and other inanimate object, by the deserted way. The Mystery of Edwin Drood by Dickens, Charles View in context			reappear reappearance Reapplication reapply reappoint reappointment reapportion reapportionment reappraisal reappraise Reapproach rear rear admiral rear area rear area operations center/rear tactical operations center rear back rear echelon rear end Rear front rear guard rear lamp rear light Rear line rear of barrel rear of tube Rear rank rear sight rear spoiler Rear vassal rear window rear-end rear-engined rear-guard Rear-horse rear-mounted rear-view mirror rear-wheel drive Reardon Reardorse Rearer rearguard rearguard action reargue Reargument rearing Rearing bit Rearly rearm rearmament rearming rearmost			rear lamps rear lamps Rear Left rear light rear light rear light rear lights rear lights Rear line Rear Living Triple Slide Rear Motor Mount Rear Muon Detector Rear naked choke Rear Observation System rear of barrel Rear of the Year rear of tube Rear Operation Cell Rear Operations Support Center Rear Parking Assist System Rear Power Entry Module Rear Projection Rear Projection Cathode Ray Tube Rear projection effect Rear projection effect Rear Projection Film Rear Projection SMART Board Rear Projection Television Rear Projection, Electronic Rear rank Rear Reflecting Surround System rear resorption rear resorption rear resorption rear response rear screen TV rear screen-projection TV Rear seat Rear Seat Audio Rear Seat Entertainment Rear Services of the Armed Forces Rear sex rear sight rear sight rear sights rear sights Rear Solenoid Valve Rear speaker Rear speaker rear spoiler Rear Strut Tower Brace Rear Support Area Rear Support Coordination Center Rear Support Group rear support unit Rear Sway Bar Rear Tactical Operations Center Rear Trailing Arm Bushing Rear Transition Board

Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations

Free Tools:	For surfers: Free toolbar & extensions \| Word of the Day \| Help For webmasters: Free content \| Linking \| Lookup box \| Double-click lookup

Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.