"reverse arms" meaning in All languages combined

See reverse arms on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} reverse arms (uncountable)
  1. (military) A position of a soldier in which the piece passes between the right elbow and the body at an angle of 45°. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Military
    Sense id: en-reverse_arms-en-noun-eschyh5Y Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, military, politics, war

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