goose-step

== English == === Etymology === An intentionally disparaging alternative name for the "balance step" (German Stechschritt, "cut step") from a fancied resemblance to the waddling of geese. === Pronunciation === === Noun === goose-step (plural goose-steps) (military, typically derogatory) A style of march in which the legs advance in turn without bending the knee, whether as a low quick march or a rigorous high slow march for ceremonial occasions; the various drills associated with these marches. 1806 Feb. 11, Robert Thomas Wilson, Journal: The balance or goose-step introduced for their practice excites a fever of disgust. (rugby) A deceptive step that breaks the normal flow of running and allows a player to accelerate and/or change direction quickly while simultaneously confusing the defender. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Verb === goose-step (third-person singular simple present goose-steps, present participle goose-stepping, simple past and past participle goose-stepped) (military, typically derogatory) To march with a goose-step. ==== Translations ====