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noun

marching

MAHT-shihng
noun
1
The act of walking with steady, rhythmic steps, especially in formation.
"The marching of the parade could be heard blocks away."
adjective
1
Engaged in marching, or arranged in a way that suggests marching.
"The marching band filled the stadium with sound."

How to Use Marching

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In plain EnglishRelating to the act of walking in formation, as soldiers or a band would.

Common pairings
marching band marching orders marching soldiers

Word Forms

marchings plural

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