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countermarch

(ko̵unt′ər märc̸h′; for v., also ko̵unt′ər märc̸h′)

noun

a march back or in the opposite direction
a marching movement in which a file or column reverses its direction, the individuals remaining in the same order and position

intransitive verb, transitive verb

to perform, or cause to perform, a countermarch

See countermarch in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A march back or in a reverse direction.
A complete reversal of method or conduct.

intr. & tr.v. (kounˌtər-märchˈ) coun·ter·marched, coun·ter·march·ing, coun·ter·march·es

To execute or cause to execute a countermarch.

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