countermarch noun. ['kaʊntǝmɑ:tʃ] L16.
[from COUNTER- 2 + MARCH noun³.]
1. A march (lit. & fig.) in the opposite direction. L16.

2. Military History. An evolution by which a column turns to face in the opposite direction while retaining the same order, so that those at the front are finally at the rear. M17.

3. A march held as a demonstration opposing another march. M20.

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countermarch verb intrans. & trans. ['kaʊntǝmɑ:tʃ] E17.
[from COUNTER- 1 + MARCH verb².]
1. Military History. (Cause to) execute a countermarch. E17.

2. (Cause to) march in a contrary direction; march back. M17.

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