marching UK /ˈmɑːt͡ʃɪŋ/US /ˈmɑɹt͡ʃɪŋ/adjective 2noun 1forms 1phrases 1 adjective2 •That marches. •Placed or situated in a line or lines, reminiscent or evocative of marching soldiers.[T]he occasional trees, the stone-heaps, the marching fences, the stumps, the saplings, the cows, and the feeding sheep. — 1961 noun1 •Action described by the verb "to march".A pianoforte is desirable, to lead the singing, and accompany the plays, gymnastics, frequent marchings, and dancing, when that is taught,—which it should be. — 1862 formsmarchings Phrases with marching get one's marching ordersTo be dismissed disgracefully.
