countermarch
a march back over the same ground.
a complete reversal of conduct or measures.
to execute a countermarch.
to cause to countermarch.
Origin of countermarch
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How to use countermarch in a sentence
We now countermarched to the turnpike near Middletown, where we went into camp at one o'clock in the morning.
A Narrative of Service with the Third Wisconsin Infantry | Julian Wisner HinkleyAfter falling back two miles, we were countermarched toward the river, near which we were formed in line of battle.
Three Years in the Federal Cavalry | Willard GlazierIts leader marched and countermarched this strange medley, and announced and conducted all the music.
The Puddleford Papers, | H. H. RileyHe marched his troops slowly the entire length of the American line, and then countermarched.
General Scott | General Marcus J. WrightThe two armies marched and countermarched, drew near and receded.
The History of England from the Accession of James II. | Thomas Babington Macaulay
British Dictionary definitions for countermarch
/ (ˈkaʊntəˌmɑːtʃ) /
mainly military
to march or cause to march back along the same route
to change the order of soldiers during a march
the act or instance of countermarching
a reversal of method, conduct, etc
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