Pronunciation: /ɡuːs step/
noun a marching step in which the legs are swung high and kept straight and the shoulders are thrown back
A1 The soldiers marched in perfect unison, performing the goose step.
A2 During the parade, the military band played as the soldiers executed the goose step.
B1 The dictator's regime required all military personnel to perform the goose step during public events.
B2 The precision and discipline displayed during the goose step demonstration impressed the onlookers.
C1 Historically, the goose step has been used by various military forces as a display of power and unity.
C2 The intricate footwork and synchronized movements required for the goose step are a testament to the soldiers' training and skill.
formal The soldiers marched in perfect unison, executing the precise movements of the goose step.
informal I tried to goose step along with the parade but I just couldn't keep up!
slang Those dancers were goose stepping all over the dance floor last night!
figurative The company's new policy seemed to be a goose step towards stricter regulations.
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