Cavalry
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkæ.vəl.ɹi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cavalry is a noun meaning (military, usually historical, uncountable) The military arm of service that fights while riding horses.
Meaning
(military, usually historical, uncountable) The military arm of service that fights while riding horses.
More Meanings
- (military, countable) An individual unit of this arm of service.
- (military, countable) The branch of the military transported by fast light vehicles, also known as mechanized cavalry.
- (figurative) A source of rescue, especially in an emergency.
Example Sentences
call in the cavalry
"We landed in their killbox?" "We did. I am sor... No, belay that. Heads down! Cavalry incoming!"
Two hundred heavily-armed cavalry rode behind the Audley standard, while close at their heels came the Duke of Lancaster with a glittering train, heralds tabarded with the royal arms riding three deep upon cream-colored chargers in front of him.
Word Forms
- cavalries
- cavalery
Synonyms for cavalry
Depending on context, synonyms include horse.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include horse, regiment, battalion, chivalry, brigade, armoured.
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