Manual Of Arms (Noun)
Meaning
(military) a prescribed drill in handling a rifle.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The drill sergeant shouted out the commands for the manual of arms, and the recruits responded in unison, their rifles moving in perfect synchrony.
- During boot camp, the recruits spent hours practicing the manual of arms, until the movements became second nature.
- The soldier's sloppy execution of the manual of arms earned him a stern rebuke from the drill instructor.
- The manual of arms was an essential part of the military training, teaching recruits how to handle their rifles safely and efficiently.
- The commander inspected the troops' manual of arms, looking for any signs of weakness or lack of discipline.