parade rest
Americannoun
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a position assumed by a soldier or sailor in which the feet are 12 inches (30.48 centimeters) apart, the hands are clasped behind the back, and the head is held motionless and facing forward.
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a command to assume this position.
Etymology
Origin of parade rest
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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The arch was topped by a zinc sculpture of a Confederate soldier at parade rest.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 4, 2017
They stand in neat, orderly ranks, like a battalion at parade rest: more than 1,500 complete uniforms from every branch of the service, cleaned and pressed and restored to all their former glory.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 26, 2016
Just out of basic training, Jayson walked into headquarters and stood nervously at parade rest, wanting to make a good impression on his new commanding officer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2015
As he talks, he comes back to his desk, stands at an easy parade rest, plunging one hand into a pocket, or crossing and uncrossing his arms.
From Time Magazine Archive
The hauntingly slow anthem played loudly as the entire corps stopped and stood in the deferential parade rest position until the final note ended.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
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