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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A military drill in marching, maneuvering, and formal handling of arms in which the participants perform at close intervals.
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- noun (military) military drill of troops in standard marching (shoulder-to-shoulder)
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