marching
n. uncountable A2 Elementary US //ˈmɑɹtʃɪŋ// UK //mˈɑːtʃɪŋ// march·ing
n. walking with regular, strong steps, often in a group with others. You usually see this when soldiers or people in a parade move together to a rhythm.
n. the act of walking with a rhythmic, measured step, typically in a military formation or as part of a demonstration.
The sound of marching filled the street.
The rhythmic sound of marching echoed through the square as the soldiers prepared for the national parade.
While the precision of military marching is designed to project order and discipline, the same action in a protest can signal a powerful, unified demand for social change.