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Caracol

CARACOL, n. 1. In the manege, a semi-round, or half turn which a horseman makes, either to the right or left. In the army, the cavalry make a caracol after each discharge, in order to pass to the rear of the s...

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CARACOL, n.

1. In the manege, a semi-round, or half turn which a horseman makes, either to the right or left. In the army, the cavalry make a caracol after each discharge, in order to pass to the rear of the squadron.

2. In architecture, a staircase in a helix or spiral form.

CARACOL, v.i. To move in a caracol; to wheel.

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