goose-steps

A form of goose-step — A style of march in which the legs advance in turn without bending the knee, whether as a low quick march or a rigorous high slow march for ceremonial occasions, especially associated with Prussian (or, more generally, German) soldiers.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of goose-step
verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of goose-step
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