"eyes right" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} eyes right
  1. (military) A form of salute in which a group of marching people all turn their heads to the right towards a superior officer or visiting dignitary Categories (topical): Military Related terms: eyes left
    Sense id: en-eyes_right-en-noun-Fthi-0Fr Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, military, politics, war

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