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Of, or performed in, the fastest time or step in marching, next to the run; as, a double-quick step or march.

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  1. a. Of, or performed in, the fastest time or step in marching, next to the run; as, a double-quick step or march.
  2. n. Double-quick time, step, or march.
  3. v. i. & t. To move, or cause to move, in double-quick time.
  4. adj. (of a marching cadence) very quick
  5. Of, or performed in, the fastest time or step in marching, next to the run; as, a double-quick step or march. Double-quick time, step, or march. Note: Double-quick time requires 165 steps, each 33 inches in length, to be taken in one minute. The number of steps may be increased up to 180 per minute. To move, or cause to move, in double-quick time.
  6. Of, or performed in, the fastest time or step in marching, nextto the run; as, a double-quick step or march.
  7. s. (of a marching cadence) very quick