goose-step

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A style of march in which the legs advance in turn without bending the knee, whether as a low quick march or a rigorous high slow march for ceremonial occasions; the various drills associated with these marches.
  2. A deceptive step that breaks the normal flow of running and allows a player to accelerate and/or change direction quickly while simultaneously confusing the defender.
verb
  1. To march with a goose-step.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

goose-step goose-steps goose-stepping goose-stepped

Etymology

From goose + step.

Derived words

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