Goose-step
verb
A type of military marching with the legs straight and swinging high.
The soldiers were commanded to goose-step during the parade
Often appears as...
- goose-step march
- goose-step parade
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The act of walking with stiff, straight legs and high steps, usually used in military parades.
He watched the goose-step of the soldiers in the procession
Often appears as...
- military goose-step
- perform a goose-step
Usage tips
Technical
verb
A type of military marching with the legs straight and swinging high.
The soldiers were commanded to goose-step during the parade
Often appears as...
- goose-step march
- goose-step parade
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The act of walking with stiff, straight legs and high steps, usually used in military parades.
He watched the goose-step of the soldiers in the procession
Often appears as...
- military goose-step
- perform a goose-step
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Origin
The goose-step originated in Prussian military drill, symbolizing discipline and unity.
Military academies often teach the history of the goose-step.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotations
Some associate goose-step with authoritarian regimes, so be aware of historical sensitivities.
Films about dictators may show troops performing the goose-step.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Common
The goose-step is less common today and mainly used for ceremonial occasions.
On national holidays, some countries' soldiers still goose-step.
Pro Tip 1/3Origin
The goose-step originated in Prussian military drill, symbolizing discipline and unity.
Military academies often teach the history of the goose-step.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotations
Some associate goose-step with authoritarian regimes, so be aware of historical sensitivities.
Films about dictators may show troops performing the goose-step.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Common
The goose-step is less common today and mainly used for ceremonial occasions.
On national holidays, some countries' soldiers still goose-step.
Pro Tip 1/3Origin
The goose-step originated in Prussian military drill, symbolizing discipline and unity.
Military academies often teach the history of the goose-step.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotations
Some associate goose-step with authoritarian regimes, so be aware of historical sensitivities.
Films about dictators may show troops performing the goose-step.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Common
The goose-step is less common today and mainly used for ceremonial occasions.
On national holidays, some countries' soldiers still goose-step.
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The life of North Korean...
individual Koreans with the aspirations that contradict the image of this goose-stepping brainwash North Koreans that bring me back to this country every year working with these people is not easy
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The life of North Korean...
individual Koreans with the aspirations that contradict the image of this goose-stepping brainwash North Koreans that bring me back to this country every year working with these people is not easy
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Quote examples
Sebastian Gorka
British Public Servant
I was born in 1970. I was hardly goose-stepping down Nuremberg.
Quote examples
Sebastian Gorka
British Public Servant
I was born in 1970. I was hardly goose-stepping down Nuremberg.
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