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noun
A position in which the gun is held at the right side, with its butt on the ground.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: government, military, politics, war
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verb
To adopt such a position.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: government, military, politics, war
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noun
a position in the manual of arms; the rifle is held vertically on the right side with the butt on the ground; often used as a command
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: position, posture, attitude
History
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Across languages
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