held in front of the body, especially in an authoritative or aggressive way

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at the high port

The warden had spotted them. Mouth open in a predatory snarl which showed a metal tooth which it was rumoured actually grew there, she advanced towards them, her note-book held before her like a buckler, her pencil at the high port. The men turned and looked at her. That was all. Just looked.

held in front of the body, especially in an authoritative or aggressive way

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    held in front of the body, es·pe·cial·ly in an au·tho·ri·ta·tive or ag·gres·sive way

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