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order arms
noun
- (in the manual of arms in close-order drill) a position in which the rifle is held at the right side, with its butt on the ground.
- (as an interjection) the command to move the rifle to this position.
order arms
interjection
- 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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Word History and Origins
Origin of order arms1
First recorded in 1835–45
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Example Sentences
Every morning the hill rang from one end to the other with the sharp commands of the company officers to "Order arms!"
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If at order arms, the side step is executed at trail without command.
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If at order arms, the back step is executed at trail without command.
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Each man, as his name is called, answers here and executes order arms.
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The guide takes the position of order arms at the command front.
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