cavalry

noun

Meaning

A branch of an army consisting of soldiers who serve on horseback or in armored vehicles.

Examples

The cavalry arrived just in time to reinforce the infantry line.
Historically, the cavalry was the most mobile and decisive force on the battlefield.

Synonyms: horsemen, mounted troops, light horse, dragoons

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cavalry

noun

Pronunciation: ˈkævəlri

Definition

A branch of an army consisting of soldiers who serve on horseback or in armored vehicles.

Examples

The cavalry arrived just in time to reinforce the infantry line.
Historically, the cavalry was the most mobile and decisive force on the battlefield.
Modern armies have replaced horses with tanks, but they still refer to these units as the cavalry.

How to Use cavalry

the cavalry (collocation): Referring to the specific military unit or the metaphorical help. — "The cavalry was deployed to the border."

Synonyms of cavalry

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