About The Word Right-about
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Right-about
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What's The Definition Of Right-about?Synonyms | Synonyms for Right-about: Related Terms | Find terms related to Right-about: See Also | Right-about In Webster's Dictionary \Right"-a*bout`\, n. [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.
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