right face


nounMilitary.
  1. a command, given to a soldier or soldiers at attention, to turn the body 90° toward the right.

  2. the act of so turning in a prescribed military manner.

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How to use right face in a sentence

  • He strolled about sizing up people, but it was long before just the right face and situation arrived.

    Sister Carrie | Theodore Dreiser
  • The main answer can be stated almost as simply as doing right-face.

    The Armed Forces Officer | U. S. Department of Defense
  • When I can see a thing, right face to, I can do it—sometimes!

    Pippin; A Wandering Flame | Laura E. Richards
  • "Little soldier--right face," he whispered--and Keineth knew that he meant she should be very brave over it all.

    Keineth | Jane D. Abbott
  • As they retired the right face of the square commenced the action by a brisk fire.