- 1. n. A turning directly about by the right, so as to face in the opposite direction; also, the quarter directly opposite; as, to turn to the right-about. Source: opted
- 2. A turning directly about by the right, so as to face in the opposite direction; also, the quarter directly opposite; as, to turn to the right-about. To send to the right-about, to cause to turn toward the opposite point or quarter; -- hence, of troops, to cause to turn and retreat. [Colloq.] Sir W. Scott. Source: webster
- 3. A turning directly about by the right, so as to face in theopposite direction; also, the quarter directly opposite; as, to turnto the right-about. To send to the right-about, to cause to turntoward the opposite point or quarter; -- hence, of troops, to causeto turn and retreat. [Colloq.] Sir W. Scott. Source: adambom
- 4. n. A turning directly about by the right, so as to face in the opposite direction; also, the quarter directly opposite; as, to turn to the right-about. Source: ecdict
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