present arms

noun pre·sent arms \pri-ˈzent-\

Definition of PRESENT ARMS

: a position in the manual of arms in which the rifle is held vertically in front of the body

: a command to assume the position of present arms or to give a hand salute

from the command present arms!

First Known Use: circa 1884

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