Phrase guide
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noun
A fast marching pace of 180 steps per minute, 36 inches in length for the Marine Corps and Navy, 30 inches in length for the Army. It is not really double the speed of quick time as quick time is 112-120 steps per minute.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: government, military, politics, war
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noun
A musical rhythm twice as fast as the overall beat, with this pattern of note lengths: 3/16 3/16 1/4 3/16 3/16.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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noun
A dance step pattern with six steps.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: dance, dancing, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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noun
A rate of pay that is twice the normal rate (for reasons such as working on a holiday or working hazardous duty).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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adverb
at a faster speed
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: double quick
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noun
a doubled wage (for working overtime)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: wage, pay, earnings, remuneration, salary
noun
a fast marching pace (180 steps/min) or slow jog
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: pace, gait
History
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