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cavalry
(encz) | cavalry,kavalerie Jiří Šmoldas |
cavalry
(encz) | cavalry,vojenská jízda Jiří Šmoldas |
Cavalry
(gcide) | Cavalry \Cav"al*ry\, n. [F. cavalerie, fr. It. cavalleria. See
Cavalier, and cf. chivalry.] (Mil.)
That part of military force which serves on horseback.
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Note: Heavy cavalry and light cavalry are so
distinguished by the character of their armament, and
by the size of the men and horses.
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cavalry
(wn) | cavalry
n 1: troops trained to fight on horseback; "500 horse led the
attack" [syn: cavalry, horse cavalry, horse]
2: a highly mobile army unit |
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cavalry
(encz) | cavalry,kavalerie Jiří Šmoldascavalry,vojenská jízda Jiří Šmoldas |
cavalry horse
(encz) | cavalry horse, n: |
cavalry sword
(encz) | cavalry sword, n: |
cavalryman
(encz) | cavalryman,kavalerista Jiří Šmoldas |
cavalrymen
(encz) | cavalrymen,jezdci n: pl. Zdeněk Brož |
horse cavalry
(encz) | horse cavalry, n: |
mechanized cavalry
(encz) | mechanized cavalry, n: |
Cavalryman
(gcide) | Cavalryman \Cav"al*ry*man\, n.; pl. Cavalrymen.
One of a body of cavalry.
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cavalry-sword
(gcide) | cavalry-sword \cavalry-sword\ n.
a stout sword with a curved blade and thick back.
Syn: saber, sabre.
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Heavy cavalry
(gcide) | Heavy \Heav"y\, a. [Compar. Heavier; superl. Heaviest.] [OE.
hevi, AS. hefig, fr. hebban to lift, heave; akin to OHG.
hebig, hevig, Icel. h["o]figr, h["o]fugr. See Heave.]
1. Heaved or lifted with labor; not light; weighty;
ponderous; as, a heavy stone; hence, sometimes, large in
extent, quantity, or effects; as, a heavy fall of rain or
snow; a heavy failure; heavy business transactions, etc.;
often implying strength; as, a heavy barrier; also,
difficult to move; as, a heavy draught.
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2. Not easy to bear; burdensome; oppressive; hard to endure
or accomplish; hence, grievous, afflictive; as, heavy
yokes, expenses, undertakings, trials, news, etc.
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The hand of the Lord was heavy upon them of Ashdod.
--1 Sam. v. 6.
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The king himself hath a heavy reckoning to make.
--Shak.
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Sent hither to impart the heavy news. --Wordsworth.
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Trust him not in matter of heavy consequence.
--Shak.
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3. Laden with that which is weighty; encumbered; burdened;
bowed down, either with an actual burden, or with care,
grief, pain, disappointment.
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The heavy [sorrowing] nobles all in council were.
--Chapman.
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A light wife doth make a heavy husband. --Shak.
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4. Slow; sluggish; inactive; or lifeless, dull, inanimate,
stupid; as, a heavy gait, looks, manners, style, and the
like; a heavy writer or book.
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Whilst the heavy plowman snores. --Shak.
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Of a heavy, dull, degenerate mind. --Dryden.
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Neither [is] his ear heavy, that it can not hear.
--Is. lix. 1.
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5. Strong; violent; forcible; as, a heavy sea, storm,
cannonade, and the like.
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6. Loud; deep; -- said of sound; as, heavy thunder.
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But, hark! that heavy sound breaks in once more.
--Byron.
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7. Dark with clouds, or ready to rain; gloomy; -- said of the
sky.
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8. Impeding motion; cloggy; clayey; -- said of earth; as, a
heavy road, soil, and the like.
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9. Not raised or made light; as, heavy bread.
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10. Not agreeable to, or suitable for, the stomach; not
easily digested; -- said of food.
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11. Having much body or strength; -- said of wines, or other
liquors.
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12. With child; pregnant. [R.]
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Heavy artillery. (Mil.)
(a) Guns of great weight or large caliber, esp. siege,
garrison, and seacoast guns.
(b) Troops which serve heavy guns.
Heavy cavalry. See under Cavalry.
Heavy fire (Mil.), a continuous or destructive cannonading,
or discharge of small arms.
Heavy metal (Mil.), large guns carrying balls of a large
size; also, large balls for such guns.
Heavy metals. (Chem.) See under Metal.
Heavy weight, in wrestling, boxing, etc., a term applied to
the heaviest of the classes into which contestants are
divided. Cf. Feather weight
(c), under Feather.
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Note: Heavy is used in composition to form many words which
need no special explanation; as, heavy-built,
heavy-browed, heavy-gaited, etc.
[1913 Webster]Cavalry \Cav"al*ry\, n. [F. cavalerie, fr. It. cavalleria. See
Cavalier, and cf. chivalry.] (Mil.)
That part of military force which serves on horseback.
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Note: Heavy cavalry and light cavalry are so
distinguished by the character of their armament, and
by the size of the men and horses.
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Light cavalry
(gcide) | Light \Light\, a. [Compar. Lighter (l[imac]t"[~e]r); superl.
Lightest.] [OE. light, liht, AS. l[imac]ht, le['i]ht; akin
to D. ligt, G. leicht, OHG. l[imac]hti, Icel. l[=e]ttr, Dan.
let, Sw. l[aum]tt, Goth. leihts, and perh. to L. levis (cf.
Levity), Gr. 'elachy`s small, Skr. laghu light. [root]125.]
1. Having little, or comparatively little, weight; not
tending to be the center of gravity with force; not heavy.
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These weights did not exert their natural gravity, .
. . insomuch that I could not guess which was light
or heavy whilst I held them in my hand. --Addison.
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2. Not burdensome; easy to be lifted, borne, or carried by
physical strength; as, a light burden, or load.
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Ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is
easy, and my burden is light. --Matt. xi.
29, 30.
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3. Easy to be endured or performed; not severe; not
difficult; as, a light affliction or task. --Chaucer.
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Light sufferings give us leisure to complain.
--Dryden.
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4. Easy to be digested; not oppressive to the stomach; as,
light food; also, containing little nutriment.
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5. Not heavily armed; armed with light weapons; as, light
troops; a troop of light horse.
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6. Not encumbered; unembarrassed; clear of impediments;
hence, active; nimble; swift.
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Unmarried men are best friends, best masters . . .
but not always best subjects, for they are light to
run away. --Bacon.
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7. Not heavily burdened; not deeply laden; not sufficiently
ballasted; as, the ship returned light.
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8. Slight; not important; as, a light error. --Shak.
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9. Well leavened; not heavy; as, light bread.
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10. Not copious or heavy; not dense; not inconsiderable; as,
a light rain; a light snow; light vapors.
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11. Not strong or violent; moderate; as, a light wind.
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12. Not pressing heavily or hard upon; hence, having an easy,
graceful manner; delicate; as, a light touch; a light
style of execution.
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13. Easy to admit influence; inconsiderate; easily influenced
by trifling considerations; unsteady; unsettled;
volatile; as, a light, vain person; a light mind.
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There is no greater argument of a light and
inconsiderate person than profanely to scoff at
religion. --Tillotson.
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14. Indulging in, or inclined to, levity; wanting dignity or
solemnity; trifling; gay; frivolous; airy; unsubstantial.
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Seneca can not be too heavy, nor Plautus too light.
--Shak.
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Specimens of New England humor laboriously light
and lamentably mirthful. --Hawthorne.
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15. Not quite sound or normal; somewhat impaired or deranged;
dizzy; giddy.
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Are his wits safe? Is he not light of brain ?
--Shak.
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16. Easily bestowed; inconsiderately rendered.
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To a fair semblance doth light faith annex.
--Spenser.
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17. Wanton; unchaste; as, a woman of light character.
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A light wife doth make a heavy husband. --Shak.
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18. Not of the legal, standard, or usual weight; clipped;
diminished; as, light coin.
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19. Loose; sandy; easily pulverized; as, a light soil.
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Light cavalry, Light horse (Mil.), light-armed soldiers
mounted on strong and active horses.
Light eater, one who eats but little.
Light infantry, infantry soldiers selected and trained for
rapid evolutions.
Light of foot.
(a) Having a light step.
(b) Fleet.
Light of heart, gay, cheerful.
Light oil (Chem.), the oily product, lighter than water,
forming the chief part of the first distillate of coal
tar, and consisting largely of benzene and toluene.
Light sails (Naut.), all the sails above the topsails,
with, also, the studding sails and flying jib. --Dana.
Light sleeper, one easily wakened.
Light weight, a prize fighter, boxer, wrestler, or jockey,
who is below a standard medium weight. Cf. {Feather
weight}, under Feather. [Cant]
To make light of, to treat as of little consequence; to
slight; to disregard.
To set light by, to undervalue; to slight; to treat as of
no importance; to despise.
[1913 Webster]Cavalry \Cav"al*ry\, n. [F. cavalerie, fr. It. cavalleria. See
Cavalier, and cf. chivalry.] (Mil.)
That part of military force which serves on horseback.
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Note: Heavy cavalry and light cavalry are so
distinguished by the character of their armament, and
by the size of the men and horses.
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light cavalry
(gcide) | Light \Light\, a. [Compar. Lighter (l[imac]t"[~e]r); superl.
Lightest.] [OE. light, liht, AS. l[imac]ht, le['i]ht; akin
to D. ligt, G. leicht, OHG. l[imac]hti, Icel. l[=e]ttr, Dan.
let, Sw. l[aum]tt, Goth. leihts, and perh. to L. levis (cf.
Levity), Gr. 'elachy`s small, Skr. laghu light. [root]125.]
1. Having little, or comparatively little, weight; not
tending to be the center of gravity with force; not heavy.
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These weights did not exert their natural gravity, .
. . insomuch that I could not guess which was light
or heavy whilst I held them in my hand. --Addison.
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2. Not burdensome; easy to be lifted, borne, or carried by
physical strength; as, a light burden, or load.
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Ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is
easy, and my burden is light. --Matt. xi.
29, 30.
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3. Easy to be endured or performed; not severe; not
difficult; as, a light affliction or task. --Chaucer.
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Light sufferings give us leisure to complain.
--Dryden.
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4. Easy to be digested; not oppressive to the stomach; as,
light food; also, containing little nutriment.
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5. Not heavily armed; armed with light weapons; as, light
troops; a troop of light horse.
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6. Not encumbered; unembarrassed; clear of impediments;
hence, active; nimble; swift.
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Unmarried men are best friends, best masters . . .
but not always best subjects, for they are light to
run away. --Bacon.
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7. Not heavily burdened; not deeply laden; not sufficiently
ballasted; as, the ship returned light.
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8. Slight; not important; as, a light error. --Shak.
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9. Well leavened; not heavy; as, light bread.
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10. Not copious or heavy; not dense; not inconsiderable; as,
a light rain; a light snow; light vapors.
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11. Not strong or violent; moderate; as, a light wind.
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12. Not pressing heavily or hard upon; hence, having an easy,
graceful manner; delicate; as, a light touch; a light
style of execution.
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13. Easy to admit influence; inconsiderate; easily influenced
by trifling considerations; unsteady; unsettled;
volatile; as, a light, vain person; a light mind.
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There is no greater argument of a light and
inconsiderate person than profanely to scoff at
religion. --Tillotson.
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14. Indulging in, or inclined to, levity; wanting dignity or
solemnity; trifling; gay; frivolous; airy; unsubstantial.
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Seneca can not be too heavy, nor Plautus too light.
--Shak.
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Specimens of New England humor laboriously light
and lamentably mirthful. --Hawthorne.
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15. Not quite sound or normal; somewhat impaired or deranged;
dizzy; giddy.
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Are his wits safe? Is he not light of brain ?
--Shak.
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16. Easily bestowed; inconsiderately rendered.
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To a fair semblance doth light faith annex.
--Spenser.
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17. Wanton; unchaste; as, a woman of light character.
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A light wife doth make a heavy husband. --Shak.
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18. Not of the legal, standard, or usual weight; clipped;
diminished; as, light coin.
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19. Loose; sandy; easily pulverized; as, a light soil.
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Light cavalry, Light horse (Mil.), light-armed soldiers
mounted on strong and active horses.
Light eater, one who eats but little.
Light infantry, infantry soldiers selected and trained for
rapid evolutions.
Light of foot.
(a) Having a light step.
(b) Fleet.
Light of heart, gay, cheerful.
Light oil (Chem.), the oily product, lighter than water,
forming the chief part of the first distillate of coal
tar, and consisting largely of benzene and toluene.
Light sails (Naut.), all the sails above the topsails,
with, also, the studding sails and flying jib. --Dana.
Light sleeper, one easily wakened.
Light weight, a prize fighter, boxer, wrestler, or jockey,
who is below a standard medium weight. Cf. {Feather
weight}, under Feather. [Cant]
To make light of, to treat as of little consequence; to
slight; to disregard.
To set light by, to undervalue; to slight; to treat as of
no importance; to despise.
[1913 Webster]Cavalry \Cav"al*ry\, n. [F. cavalerie, fr. It. cavalleria. See
Cavalier, and cf. chivalry.] (Mil.)
That part of military force which serves on horseback.
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Note: Heavy cavalry and light cavalry are so
distinguished by the character of their armament, and
by the size of the men and horses.
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Yeomanry cavalry
(gcide) | Yeomanry \Yeo"man*ry\, n.
1. The position or rank of a yeoman. [Obs.] "His estate of
yeomanry." --Chaucer.
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2. The collective body of yeomen, or freeholders.
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The enfranchised yeomanry began to feel an instinct
for dominion. --Bancroft.
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3. A British volunteer cavalry force, growing out of a royal
regiment of fox hunters raised by Yorkshire gentlemen in
1745 to fight the Pretender, Charles Edward; -- calle
dalso yeomanry cavalry. The members furnish their own
horses, have fourteen days' annual camp training, and
receive pay and allowance when on duty. In 1901 the name
was altered to imperial yeomanry in recognition of the
services of the force in the Boer war. See {Army
organization}, above.
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Yeomanry cavalry, certain bodies of volunteer cavalry
liable to service in Great Britain only. [Eng.]
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yeomanry cavalry
(gcide) | Yeomanry \Yeo"man*ry\, n.
1. The position or rank of a yeoman. [Obs.] "His estate of
yeomanry." --Chaucer.
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2. The collective body of yeomen, or freeholders.
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The enfranchised yeomanry began to feel an instinct
for dominion. --Bancroft.
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3. A British volunteer cavalry force, growing out of a royal
regiment of fox hunters raised by Yorkshire gentlemen in
1745 to fight the Pretender, Charles Edward; -- calle
dalso yeomanry cavalry. The members furnish their own
horses, have fourteen days' annual camp training, and
receive pay and allowance when on duty. In 1901 the name
was altered to imperial yeomanry in recognition of the
services of the force in the Boer war. See {Army
organization}, above.
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Yeomanry cavalry, certain bodies of volunteer cavalry
liable to service in Great Britain only. [Eng.]
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cavalry
(wn) | cavalry
n 1: troops trained to fight on horseback; "500 horse led the
attack" [syn: cavalry, horse cavalry, horse]
2: a highly mobile army unit |
cavalry horse
(wn) | cavalry horse
n 1: horse trained for battle |
cavalry sword
(wn) | cavalry sword
n 1: a stout sword with a curved blade and thick back [syn:
cavalry sword, saber, sabre] |
cavalryman
(wn) | cavalryman
n 1: a soldier in a motorized army unit [syn: cavalryman,
trooper]
2: a soldier mounted on horseback; "a cavalryman always takes
good care of his mount" [syn: cavalryman, trooper] |
english cavalry saddle
(wn) | English cavalry saddle
n 1: a saddle having a steel cantle and pommel and no horn [syn:
English saddle, English cavalry saddle] |
horse cavalry
(wn) | horse cavalry
n 1: troops trained to fight on horseback; "500 horse led the
attack" [syn: cavalry, horse cavalry, horse]
2: an army unit mounted on horseback |
mechanized cavalry
(wn) | mechanized cavalry
n 1: an armored unit of a modern army equipped with motor
vehicles |
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