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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
Yes, they can order arms, ships and planes from others.
From Washington Post
Instantly the Union soldiers shifted from order arms to carry arms, the salute of honor.
From Washington Post
I'm the old Hebrew On a tear; I order arms, My heart is sair.
From Project Gutenberg
For at the commencement he and his regiment were told to order arms and wait at the bottom of a hill covered by a vineyard.
From Project Gutenberg
If at order arms, the side step is executed at trail without other command.
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