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- phrase idiomatic, military, of a weapon held with two hands as in "
port arms ", but carried well above the head. The high port is often the position taught for running (at the double ) or charging. - phrase idiomatic, by extension
sticking up; (of hair, etc)standing up at a marked angle - phrase idiomatic, by extension held in front of the body, especially in an authoritative or aggressive way
- phrase idiomatic, slang, by extension
at once ,quickly ;unhesitatingly ,vigorously . - phrase idiomatic Positioned ready for immediate use.
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