cavalry
Americannoun
PLURAL
cavalries-
Military.
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the part of a military force composed of troops that serve on horseback.
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mounted soldiers collectively.
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the motorized, armored units of a military force organized for maximum mobility.
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horsemen, horses, etc., collectively.
noun
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(esp formerly) the part of an army composed of mounted troops
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the armoured element of a modern army
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( as modifier )
a cavalry unit
a cavalry charge
Other Word Forms
- cavalryman noun
Etymology
Origin of cavalry
1585–95; syncopated variant of cavallery < Italian cavalleria, derivative of cavaliere cavalier
Example Sentences
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Police clashed with protesters at several sites, using water cannons, cavalry and other unusually aggressive tactics to push back thousands of demonstrators.
From Washington Post
While Martin imagined the cavalry riding to the rescue, White saw only “the next Little Bighorn or Alamo.”
From Washington Post
Army cavalry troops in one of the last major military operations against Native Americans on the northern plains.
From Seattle Times
The parade also featured a cavalry regiment mounted on white horses, a propaganda symbol used to glorify the Kim family’s strength and authority.
From Washington Post
There’s a feeling that the cavalry has arrived after Charles was forced to carry a tremendous load in the first half.
From Washington Post
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