parade square
(Canada, military) A large area of firm ground, often a paved area at a military base or school, where soldiers or cadets present themselves for inspection ("parade") and practice marching and close-o
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(Canada, military) A large area of firm ground, often a paved area at a military base or school, where soldiers or cadets present themselves for inspection ("parade") and practice marching and close-order drills.
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