Meaning Of The Word Present arms

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Present arms Meaning

Present arms Definition
Present arms Definition

What's The Definition Of Present arms?

preˈsent arms in American English
to hold a rifle vertically in front of the body, with the muzzle up: a position of salute

present arms in American English
noun: a position of salute in the manual of arms in which the rifle is held in both hands vertically in front of the body, with the muzzle upward and the trigger side forward

present arms in British English
a position of salute in which the rifle is brought up to a position vertically in line with the body, muzzle uppermost and trigger guard to the fore

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