goose-step

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Synonyms: goosestep, goose step, goose-steps

Antonyms: goosestep, goose step, goose-steps

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|military|now|often|pejorative}} A [[style]] of [[march]] in which the [[leg]]s [[advance]] [[in turn]] without [[bend]]ing the [[knee]], [[whether]] as a [[low]] [[quick march]] or a [[rigorous]] [[high]] [[slow march]] for [[ceremonial]] [[occasion]]s, especially associated with Prussian (or, more generally, German) soldiers.
2. {{lb|en|rugby}} A [[deceptive]] step that breaks the normal [[flow]] of [[running]] and allows a player to [[accelerate]] and/or change direction quickly while simultaneously [[confuse|confusing]] the [[defender]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|military|typically|_|pejorative}} To [[march]] with a [[#Noun|goose-step]].

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