COUNTERMARCH

v. n.

4 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

1.
v.

To march back, or to march in reversed order. The two armies marched and countermarched, drew near and receded. Macaulay.

2.
n.

A marching back; retrocession.

3.
n.

An evolution by which a body of troops change front or reverse the direction of march while retaining the same men in the front rank; also, a movement by which the rear rank becomes the front one, either with or without changing the right to the left.

4.
n.

A change of measures; alteration of conduct. Such countermarches and retractions as we do not willingly impute to wisdom. T. Burnet.

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