left face

¹

interjection

1. (used as a military command to perform a left-face.)

left-face

²

[ left-feys ]

noun

1. a 90° turn to the left, especially as a marching command.

verb (used without object)

, left-faced, left-fac·ing.

1. to execute a left-face.

Word History and Origins

Origin of left face¹

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

To the left—face—quick march, to the left—turn—to the right—turn—close files—mark time—right—left—right—left—forward.

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Hyde gave the orders to left face and forward, and the Maine men marched out in front of a Vermont regiment which lay beside them.

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Left face is executed on the left heel in the corresponding manner.

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The company being at a halt, the corporals should remember to give by the right or left flank instead of right or left face.

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How much would be lost if it were dropped out, and we were left face to face with actual facts?

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