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port arms

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The position of a weapon carried diagonally in front of the body.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: government, military, politics, war

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2

verb

Meaning 2

To carry one's personal firearm diagonally in front of the body.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: usually

Topics: government, military, politics, war

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Indonesian: depan senjata — a military position in which rifle is carried in diagonal position in front of a torso
  • Korean: 앞에총 (apechong) — a military position in which rifle is carried in diagonal position in front of a torso
  • Malay: tatang senjata — a military position in which rifle is carried in diagonal position in front of a torso
  • Russian: на грудь (na grudʹ) — a military position in which rifle is carried in diagonal position in front of a torso
  • Tagalog: agap sandata — a military position in which rifle is carried in diagonal position in front of a torso
  • Tagalog: agap ta — a military position in which rifle is carried in diagonal position in front of a torso