order arms

order arms

n.

1. A position in the military manual of arms in which the rifle is held vertically next to the right leg with its butt resting on the ground.

2. A command to assume order arms.

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order arms

interj, n

(Military) military the order in drill to hold the rifle close to the right side with the butt resting on the ground

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or′der arms′

n.

1. (in close-order drill) a position in which the rifle is held at the right side, with its butt on the ground.

2. the command to move the rifle to this position.

[1835–45]

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Noun

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 manual of arms, manual - (military) a prescribed drill in handling a rifle posture, attitude, position - the arrangement of the body and its limbs; "he assumed an attitude of surrender"

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