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Webster 1913 Edition


Right-about

Right′-a-boutˊ

,
Noun.
[
Right
, adv. +
about
, adv.]
A turning directly about by the right, so as to face in the opposite direction; also, the quarter directly opposite;
as, to turn to the
right-about
.
To send to the right-about
,
to cause to turn toward the opposite point or quarter; – hence, of troops, to cause to turn and retreat.
[Colloq.]
Sir W. Scott.

Definition 2024


right-about

right-about

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English

Noun

right-about (plural right-abouts)

  1. A 180-degree turn towards the right (especially of troops)

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