present arms

pres·ent arm

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Definitions of present arms words

noun present arms a position of salute in the manual of arms in which the rifle is held in both hands vertically in front of the body, with the muzzle upward and the trigger side forward. 1
noun present arms (for troops in formation not under arms) the hand salute. 1
noun present arms a position of salute in which the rifle is brought up to a position vertically in line with the body, muzzle uppermost and trigger guard to the fore 0
noun present arms the command for this drill 0
noun present arms to hold a rifle vertically in front of the body, with the muzzle up: a position of salute 0
noun present arms this position 0

before 1750

One of the 47% newest English words

First recorded in 1750-60

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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