present arms

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A position of salute in the manual of arms in which the gun is held in both hands vertically in front of the body, with the muzzle upward and the trigger side forward.
verb
  1. To adopt such a position.

Word forms

present arms presents arms presenting arms presented arms

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