ALL meanings of parade rest
pa·rade rest
P p - noun parade rest a position assumed by a soldier or sailor in which the feet are 12 inches (30.48 cm) apart, the hands are clasped behind the back, and the head is held motionless and facing forward. 1
- noun parade rest a command to assume this position. 1
- noun parade rest a formal position of rest, with the feet 12 inches apart and, when unarmed, hands clasped behind the back; when armed, the left hand is behind the back and the right hand holds the rifle upright with its butt resting on the ground 0
- noun parade rest the command to assume this position 0