order arms

Noun
Synonyms: order arms

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. a position in the manual of arms; the rifle is held vertically on the right side with the butt on the ground; often used as a commandSynonyms: order arms
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Order \Or"der\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Ordered; p. pr. & vb. n. Ordering.] [From Order, n.]

1.To put in order; to reduce to a methodical arrangement; to arrange in a series, or with reference to an end. Hence, to regulate; to dispose; to direct; to rule. [1913 Webster]

To him that ordereth his conversation aright.— Ps. 1. 23.[1913 Webster]
Warriors old with ordered spear and shield.— Milton.[1913 Webster]

2.To give an order to; to command; as, to order troops to advance. [1913 Webster]

3.To give an order for; to secure by an order; as, to order a carriage; to order groceries. [1913 Webster]

4.(Eccl.) To admit to holy orders; to ordain; to receive into the ranks of the ministry. [1913 Webster]

These ordered folk be especially titled to God.— Chaucer.[1913 Webster]
Persons presented to be ordered deacons.— Bk. of Com. Prayer.[1913 Webster]

Order arms (Mil.), the command at which a rifle is brought to a position with its butt resting on the ground; also, the position taken at such a command. [1913 Webster]

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