Goose-step

Pronunciation: /ˈɡus- ˈstɛp/

Goose-step (verb)

  1. 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)

  1. 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.

Synonyms of Goose-step

Neutral

Antonyms of Goose-step

  • describing a relaxed, casual walk