march-past

[mahrch-past, -pahst]

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noun

a parade or procession, especially of troops past a reviewing stand.

Origin of march-past

First recorded in 1875–80; noun use of verb phrase march past

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Related Words for march past

audit, analysis, scrutiny, survey, report, inspection, check, revision, checkup, file, retrospect, recapitulation, scan, rethink, reflection, procession, once-over, parade, drill, view

British Dictionary definitions for march past

march past

noun

the marching of troops on parade past a person who is reviewing them

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