| 单词 | to order arms |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto order arms (also a gun, etc.) c. transitive. Military. to order arms (also a gun, etc.): to bring a firearm into a position in which it is held vertically against the right side of the body with the butt on the ground. Hence as int. Also in extended use. ΘΚΠ society > armed hostility > drill or training > drill [verb (transitive)] > position weapons charge1509 trailc1550 present1579 recover1594 return1598 handle1621 rest1622 port1625 slope1625 reverse1630 to order arms1678 carry1779 1678 tr. L. de Gaya Art of War ii. 57 Whilst the Pikes are exercising, the Musketteers are made to order, or rest upon their Arms. 1801 J. H. Nichols Jefferson & Liberty iii. viii. 18 If I ask him for a few dollars to buy a new gown, he makes no reply but quick march. If he wants his dinner, he bids me order arms. 1826 W. Scott Woodstock I. viii. 186 Order your musket. 1844 Queen's Regulations & Orders Army 260 The Commanding Officer is then to direct the Parade to Order Arms. 1894 New Eng. Mag. Oct. 158/2 We halted once, ordered arms, and rested several minutes. 2002 Llanelli Star (Nexis) 17 Nov. 3 d We were all commanded to order arms and stand at ease to await Her Majesty's arrival. < as lemmas |
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