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goose-steps

goose-steps is the plural of goose-step.

goose-steps is the third-person singular simple present indicative of goose-step.

Meaning of goose-step

Noun

goose-step (plural goose-steps)

  1. (derogatory, often) A style of march in which the legs advance in turn without bending the knee, whether as a low quick march or a rigorous high slow march for ceremonial occasions, especially associated with Prussian (or, more generally, German) soldiers.
    • The balance or goose-step introduced for their practice excites a fever of disgust.1806 Feb. 11, Robert Thomas Wilson, Journal
  2. A deceptive step that breaks the normal flow of running and allows a player to accelerate and/or change direction quickly while simultaneously confusing the defender.

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Questions about goose-steps

What is goose-steps the plural of?
Goose-steps is the plural of goose-step.

Words near goose-steps in the dictionary

  1. goose-step
  2. goose-stepped
  3. goose-stepper
  4. goose-steppers
  5. goose-stepping
  6. goose-steps
  7. goose-wing
  8. goose-winged
  9. goose-winging
  10. goose-wings
  11. gooseberries

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