right-about
Example Sentences
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But Juma, the moment he saw his mistake, hastened to the gate and shouted to the men to right-about and make for the gorge.
From Settlers and Scouts by Strang, Herbert
Why, no, sir: your cousin would have sent me to the right-about within a week of his succession.
From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 20 (of 25) by Stevenson, Robert Louis
"Those brave men, who, returning from war, wheeled suddenly to the right-about towards Industry, charged as for an onset, and without difficulty carried every position."
From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 368, June 1846 by Various
"We must just right-about face, and get back to New York," said the captain, ominously.
From Faithful Margaret A Novel by Ashmore, Annie
He turned him round and right-about All on the Irish shore.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 93, December 3, 1887 by Various
