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Idiom: At The High Port

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Held with two hands as in "port arms", but carried well above the head. The high port is often the position taught for running (at the double) or charging.

Sticking up; (of hair, etc) standing up at a marked angle.

Held in front of the body, especially in an authoritative or aggressive way.

At once, quickly; unhesitatingly, vigorously.

Positioned ready for immediate use.

Example Sentences

1
She held her rifle at the high port during the military parade.
2
The soldier carried the flag at the high port.
3
The cadets marched with their arms at the high port.
4
The sergeant commanded the recruits to hold their weapons at the high port.
5
During the drill, the soldiers were required to keep their rifles at the high port position.

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