Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

parade rest

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.12 in modern English

Syllables: pa-rade rest
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A position of rest in which the feet are 12 inches apart and the hands clasped behind the back, or the left hand is behind the back and the right hand holds the rifle with its butt on the ground.

American usage; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"[…] no audible or visible order was given, but the ten thousand soldiers executed the movement of parade rest as a man."
"A stern, sawed-off soldier, whom Colonel Eiger had referred to as a master sergeant, whispered something to the honor guard, who stood at parade rest and glanced anxiously at Colonel Eiger […]"

Usage

American usage
Uncountable

Phrases

at ease

Frequently Paired Words

at ease

Questions

What does parade rest mean?: A position of rest in which the feet are 12 inches apart and the hands clasped behind the back, or the left hand is behind the back and the right hand holds the rifle with its butt on the ground.

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