ground forces

noun

Pronunciation: ɡraʊnd fɔːrsɪz

Definition

Military personnel and equipment that operate on land rather than at sea or in the air.

Examples

• The ground forces were deployed to secure the mountain pass before the main convoy arrived.

• Modern warfare often requires close coordination between air support and ground forces.

• After the initial aerial bombardment, the ground forces moved in to occupy the territory.

Synonyms of ground forces

Words with a similar meaning to ground forces:

• army
• infantry
• land forces
• troops

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