| 单词 | close rank |
| 释义 | > as lemmasclose rank b. Hence, as attribute of nouns of condition, e.g. close order, close rank, or of action, as close fight, close combat, with various elliptical extensions, as close distance, etc. ΘΚΠ the world > space > distance > nearness > [adjective] > very near nigh adjoinant1429 prestc1450 near-bordering1604 close1625 near adjoining1625 next door (to)1633 proxime1646 contiguous1779 proximate1836 juxta1860 1625 G. Markham Souldiers Accidence 18 The second Distance..is called Close, and is a foote and a halfe distance from man to man. a1649 W. Drummond Hist. James V in Wks. (1711) 105 They dared both fight in close Arms. 1727 A. Hamilton New Acct. E. Indies I. xix. 220 Closs Fighting with Sword and Target. 1796 Instr. & Regulations Cavalry 4 Close files; is the distance..when each man's boot-top touches, but without pressing. 1796 Instr. & Regulations Cavalry 141 The formation from close column into line. 1797 Instr. & Regulations Cavalry (rev. ed.) When the squadron takes close order. 1808 W. Scott Marmion i. v. 27 But, in close fight, a champion grim. 1852 G. Grote Hist. Greece X. ii. lxxx. 474 Eminent for close-rank fighting. 1879 Cassell's Techn. Educator (new ed.) IV. 216 Close formation..in which the men stand in each rank as close together shoulder to shoulder as the free use of their weapons will allow. < as lemmas |
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