presenting arms
Military rifle salute
Presenting arms is a formal military salute in which a rifle is held vertically in front of the body, typically performed during ceremonies, inspections, or when honoring a dignitary.
The command present arms initiates this position.
By extension, it can describe any ceremonial display of weapons: The honor guard stood presenting arms as the casket passed.
- saluteGestural sign of honor
- rifleLong-barreled shoulder weapon
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- military paradeCeremonial armed forces procession
- drillHole-boring device
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- military ceremoniescolor guard, honor guard, flag ceremony, flag salute, flag raising
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- salutessalute, military salute, hand salute, scout salute, flag salute
- honor guardshonor guard, honor guards, color guard, colour guard, tomb guard
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Military stance directive
port arms · at ease · stack arms · stand at ease · rest position
presenting armsstand at ease
Parade ground relaxation order
stand easy · at rest · parade rest · fall out · dismissed
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