inspection arms

noun

: a position in the manual of arms in which the rifle is held at port arms with the chamber open for inspection

also : a command to assume this position

Word History

Etymology

from the command inspection arms!

First Known Use

circa 1884, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for inspection arms

• alarms
• disarms
• forearms
• gendarmes
• charms
• farms
• harms
• firearms