ORDER ARMS Definition & Meaning

order arms

(in the manual of arms in close-order drill) a position in which the rifle is held at the right side, with its butt on the ground.
(as an interjection) the command to move the rifle to this position.

order arms

military the order in drill to hold the rifle close to the right side with the butt resting on the ground

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First recorded in 1835–45

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Yes, they can order arms, ships and planes from others.

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Instantly the Union soldiers shifted from order arms to carry arms, the salute of honor.

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I'm the old Hebrew On a tear; I order arms, My heart is sair.

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For at the commencement he and his regiment were told to order arms and wait at the bottom of a hill covered by a vineyard.

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If at order arms, the side step is executed at trail without other command.

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