marching

/ˈmɑrtʃɪŋ/
/ˈmɑtʃɪŋ/
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Definitions of marching
  1. noun
    the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
    synonyms: march
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    countermarch
    (military) a march in the reverse direction or back along the same route
    goose step
    a manner of marching with legs straight and swinging high
    lockstep
    a manner of marching in file in which each person's leg moves with and behind the corresponding leg of the person ahead
    promenade
    a march of all the guests at the opening of a formal dance
    quick march
    marching at quick time
    routemarch
    a long training march for troops
    type of:
    walk, walking
    the act of traveling by foot
Pronunciation
US
/ˈmɑrtʃɪŋ/
UK
/ˈmɑtʃɪŋ/
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