procession

UK /pɹəˈsɛʃən/ US /pɹəˈsɛʃən/
noun 5verb 3

Definitions

noun

1

The act of progressing or proceeding.

From whence it came to pass in the primitive times , that the Latin fathers taught expressly the procession of the Spirit from the Father and the Son

Yet proof is here of men's unquenched desire / That the procession of their life might be / More equable majestic pure and free; […]

2

A group of people or things moving along in an orderly, stately, or solemn manner; a train of persons advancing in order; a retinue.

a procession of mourners

the Lord Mayor's procession

3

A number of things happening in sequence (in space or in time).

4

Litanies said in procession and not kneeling.

In many a form I see thee oft In myriad manners are thy praises told In old processions carved on Grecian urns

5

The rapid dismissal of a series of batsmen.

Before he closed and opened his eyes, the bails on the wicket behind Johnny Masih were shattered. That was the beginning of a procession. The second ball clean bowled the batsman. The third ball was a catch for the wicketkeeper.

Scotland moved nicely to 45 without loss before I took the first wicket and then it became a procession.

verb

1

To take part in a procession.

2

To honour with a procession.

3

To ascertain, mark, and establish the boundary lines of (lands).

To procession the lands of such persons as desire it.

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