01 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 rig…
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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.
Phrases & compounds
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.