present arms
pre·sent arms
noun \pri-ˈzent-\Definition of PRESENT ARMS
1
: a position in the manual of arms in which the rifle is held vertically in front of the body
2
: a command to assume the position of present arms or to give a hand salute
Origin of PRESENT ARMS
from the command present arms!
First Known Use: circa 1884
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