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Word of command

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(Mil.) a word or phrase of definite and established meaning, used in directing the movements of soldiers; as, aim; fire; shoulder arms, etc.

See also: Command



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The servant was still waiting--not like a human being who took an interest in the proceedings, but (as became a perfectly bred footman) like an article of furniture artfully constructed to come and go at the word of command.
The New Magdalen by Collins, Wilkie View in context
He said he quite enjoyed the training with all the other horses, trotting together, turning together, to the right hand or the left, halting at the word of command, or dashing forward at full speed at the sound of the trumpet or signal of the officer.
Black Beauty by Sewell, Anna View in context
All were looking at the enemy in front and at the squadron commander, awaiting the word of command.
War and Peace by Tolstoy, Leo View in context
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