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PRONUNCIATION OF PRESENT ARMS

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WHAT DOES PRESENT ARMS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of present arms in the English dictionary

The definition of present arms in the dictionary is a position of salute in which the rifle is brought up to a position vertically in line with the body, muzzle uppermost and trigger guard to the fore. Other definition of present arms is the command for this drill.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PRESENT ARMS

present
present oneself
present participle
present perfect
present tense
present value
present-day
presentability
presentable
presentableness
presentably
presentation
presentation box
presentation copy
presentation skills
presentational
presentationism
presentationist
presentative
presentativeness

WORDS THAT END LIKE PRESENT ARMS

arms
babe-in-arms
bear arms
canting arms
coat of arms
college of arms
in arms
lay down one´s arms
officer of arms
order arms
pile arms
reverse arms
sergeant at arms
serjeant at arms
shoulder arms
side arms
small arms
take arms
up in arms
with open arms

Synonyms and antonyms of present arms in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «present arms» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PRESENT ARMS

Find out the translation of present arms to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of present arms from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «present arms» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

目前武器
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Actualmente las armas
570 millions of speakers

English

present arms
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

वर्तमान हथियार
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الأسلحة الحالية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

настоящие руки
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

apresentar armas
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বর্তমান অস্ত্র
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

présentent les armes
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tangan sekarang
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Arme vorhanden
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

現在腕
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

현재 무기
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Saiki tangan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vũ khí hiện tại
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தற்போதைய ஆயுதங்கள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

वर्तमान हात
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Mevcut silahlar
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

presenti armi
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Prezentuj broń
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

справжні руки
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

prezente arme
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

παρούσας όπλα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

huidige wapen
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

föreliggande armar
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

nåværende armer
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of present arms

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PRESENT ARMS»

The term «present arms» is normally little used and occupies the 115.845 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of present arms
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PRESENT ARMS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «present arms» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «present arms» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about present arms

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PRESENT ARMS»

Discover the use of present arms in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to present arms and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Preachers Present Arms: The Role of the American Churches ...
Pertinent books on the subject run into the hundreds of volumes. Many of the starting facts in Preachers Present Arms are the result of personal interviews and correspondence both at home and abroad.
Ray H. Abrams, 2009
2
The Oxford Companion to the American Musical: Theatre, Film, ...
Casts for Present Arms and Leathernecking Character Chick Evans/Frank Present Arms (1927) Charles King Leathernecking (1930) Ken Murray Lady Delphine Flora Le Breton Irene Dunne Ludwig Von Richter Edna Stevens Sergeant ...
Thomas S. Hischak, 2008
3
2011 North American Coins and Prices
Series: EndangeredWildlife Subject: Cocodrilo de Rio Obv: National arms, eagle left within center of past and present arms Rev: American Crocodile KM# 656 5 PESOS Date Mintage F VF XF Unc BU 2000 50,000 — — — 40.00 50.00 31.1710 ...
David C. Harper, 2010
4
The Rodgers and Hammerstein Encyclopedia
PRESENT ARMS 223 Born in Vienna, Austria, the son of a high-level politician, Preminger studied law at the University of Vienna before turning to the theatre and working as an actor and assistant for Max Reinhardt. Preminger directed his  ...
Thomas S. Hischak, 2007
5
Standing orders and regulations, required to be observed in ...
TO the Governor — Present Arms, heat a march, and salute; as often as he passes. TO the Lieutenant Governor (if not entitled as a General Officer to a higher compliment) — Present Arms, beat tivo Ruffles, but not salute, if the Governor is in ...
Army, 1802
6
2013 Standard Catalog of World Coins 2001 to Date
Series: Endangered Wildlife Obv: National arms in center of past and present arms Rev: Manatee, value and date Edge: Reeded KM# 653 5 PESOS Date Mintage F VF XF Unc BU 2001Mo 30,000 — — — 40.00 50.00 31.1710 g., 0.9990 ...
George S. Cuhaj, Thomas Michael, 2012
7
Chinese Diplomacy and the UN Security Council: Beyond the Veto
... total) DRC 2003—present Arms embargo, travel ban, asset freeze 874,551,321 2,105,449,299 5 APV (2007 delivery) (most did not apply to government) (2003) ( 2009) Sudan 2004Ppresent Arms embargo (Darfur), travel ban, 2,521,763,585 ...
Joel Wuthnow, 2013
8
2011 Standard Catalog of World Coins 2001-Date
Subject: Aguila Arpia Obv: National arms in center of past and present arms Rev: Crowned Harpy Eagle perched on branch Date Mintage F VF XF Unc BU 2001 50,000 — — — 40.00 50.00 KM# 654 5 PESOS 31.1710 g., 0.9990 Silver 1.0011  ...
George S. Cuhaj, Thomas Michael, 2010
9
The Artillerists̓ Manual, and British Soldiers̓ Compendium
Present arms. Advance arms. Three cheers." FUNERAL EXERCISE. The firing party is drawn up two deep, with open ranks, facing the place where the Corpse is lodged: and, when it is brought out, the officer commanding will give the words  ...
Frederick Augustus Griffiths, 1859
10
U.S. Marine Guidebook
United States Marine Corps. Fig 36. Parade rest. 4. PRESENT ARMS. Present arms is given in formation to render honors. It is also the proper salute given by an armed sentry. a. Present arms from order arms (fig 37). Fig 37. Order arms to ...
United States Marine Corps., 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PRESENT ARMS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term present arms is used in the context of the following news items.
1
NPA honors Parago with 21-gun salute
They proceeded to present arms before singing Ang Internasyunal, the universal anthem of communist parties all over the world. The audience ... «Bulatlat, Jul 15»
2
Godney Gathering 2015: UB40 fan to watch band 138th time at festival
“I acquired the nickname 'Wildcat' (the title of a UB40 dub track from Present Arms – their second album).” After hassling her parents, they took ... «Central Somerset Gazette, Jul 15»
3
Legion honors country's sacrifice at ceremony
PRESENT ARMS: Post Commander Noland Smith, Mayor George Flaggs, Veterans and JROTC cadets salute to the fallen soldier at Beulah ... «Vicksburg Post, Jul 15»
4
What The Surrender At Appomattox Court House 150 Years Ago …
It was not the “present arms” that would be rendered for a high-ranking officer, but an informal salutation among soldiers. This act, were it to ... «Task & Purpose, Jul 15»
5
Col. Glover assumes command of the 650th RSG
The audience stood for the Presentation of the Colors and Honors, and the units were brought to present arms, then to parade rest. «DVIDS, Jun 15»
6
Calgary soldier 'humbled' to stand on guard at National War Memorial
A soldier from Calgary says it's humbling to stand in front of the National War Memorial in Ottawa and present arms before starting a shift at the ... «Calgary Herald, Jun 15»
7
Jets Join Forces to Help Kick Off Fleet Week
As the bow of the ship pulls up level with the World Trade Center, the command is given to present arms. They all salute and they hold the ... «New York Jets, May 15»
8
Colour and splendour steeped in tradition and custom as Queen's …
... state coach escorted by the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment and street liners will guard the whole route and present arms as the royal ... «ITV News, May 15»
9
Napoleon is going to have last laugh
The Guards will present arms. How odd therefore that David Cameron, in the last Parliament, merrily abandoned one of the Carta's prime rights ... «Express.co.uk, May 15»
10
A salute to service
... hearse; two military members stand alongside the vehicle and present arms (stand with arms outstretched in front of them holding their rifles). «Wyoming County Free Press, May 15»

REFERENCE
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