"oblique step" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} oblique step
  1. (military) A step in marching, by which a soldier, while advancing, gradually takes ground to the right or left at an angle of about 25 degrees. Categories (topical): Military
    Sense id: en-oblique_step-en-noun-Z4E7gAYq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, military, politics, war

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