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close-order drill

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close-or⋅der drill

[klohs-awr-der]
–noun Military.
practice in formation marching and other movements, in the carrying of arms during formal marching, and in the formal handling of arms for ceremonies and guard.
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close-or·der drill   (klōs'ôr'dər)
n.  A military drill in marching, maneuvering, and formal handling of arms in which the participants perform at close intervals.
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