battle stations

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English

Noun

battle stations

plural of battle station

Interjection

battle stations

(nautical) An alert aboard a warship, summoning the crew to man all weapons and all stations.

Synonyms

general quarters (US Navy)
action stations (UK navy)
red alert (popular culture, i.e. Star Trek)

See also

alarums and excursions
panic stations (UK)

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