open order
a troop formation for drill or basic combat training, the intervals between the individuals being greater than those in close order.
Origin of open order
1- Also called extended order.
Words Nearby open order
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How to use open order in a sentence
The ships began to fire at 10.15 and after a quarter of an hour the flower of New Zealand advanced in open order to the attack.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I | Ian HamiltonThe Indian fleet had just entered the Straits of Malacca, and were sailing in open order, with a fresh breeze and smooth water.
Newton Forster | Captain Frederick MarryatIt remains now to compareThe Roman more open order compared with the phalanx.
The Histories of Polybius, Vol. II (of 2) | PolybiusThen with a glance of inquiry at his Captain, who had fallen into a brown study, "Rear rank, take open order!"
Wandering Heath | Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-CouchThen the bridge was reached and crossed, and the command was spreading fan-like into open order.
The Code of the Mountains | Charles Neville Buck
British Dictionary definitions for open order
military a formation that allows additional space between the ranks of a guard or inspected unit to allow the inspecting officer to pass
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