Goose-step
Pronunciation: /ˈɡus- ˈstɛp/
Goose-step (verb)
- to march with straight legs and no bending at the knees, like soldiers.
Examples
- The soldiers goose-step in perfect unison during the parade.
- They were instructed to goose-step across the field.
Common collocations: goose-step in formation, goose-step with precision, perform a goose-step, traditional goose-step
Goose-step (noun)
- a way of marching with straight legs and no bending at the knees, often used by soldiers.
Examples
- The goose-step is often used in military displays.
- Observers watched the goose-step with fascination.