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Noun: order arms
  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 command
    "At the command 'Order arms,' the soldiers brought their rifles to the ground"

Type of: attitude, position, posture

Part of: manual, manual of arms

Encyclopedia: Order arms