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Right-about

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Right´-a`bout`

n.

1.

A turning directly about by the right, so as to face in the opposite direction; also, the quarter directly opposite; as, to turn to the right-about.

To send to the right-about
to cause to turn toward the opposite point or quarter; - hence, of troops, to cause to turn and retreat. - Sir W. Scott.

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