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Definition of cavalry - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
figurativesource of rescue in emergencies
- Just when we lost hope, the cavalry arrived.
2.
military branchDated branch of military mounted troopsDated
- He served in the cavalry during his military career..
3.
modern militaryTECH. military branch using armored vehiclesTECH.
- The cavalry advanced with tanks and armored cars.
Expressions with cavalry
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The project was failing, so they decided to call in the cavalry.
bring in additional help or support
The manager decided to send in the cavalry to meet the deadline.
moment when help or rescue arrives suddenly
Everyone cheered when the cavalry arrives finally happened.
military unit using camels for transport and combat
The desert was patrolled by a camel cavalry.
military unit of mounted or armored troops grouped at brigade level
The cavalry brigade advanced quickly to support the infantry on the flank.
military officer serving in a unit of mounted or armoured soldiers
The cavalry officer led his squadron across the river.
armored vehicle troops replacing horses, providing rapid battlefield movement
The mechanized cavalry advanced rapidly across the open plain.
heavily armored horse-mounted troops used in battle
The heavy cavalry charged across the battlefield with thunderous force..
horse used by soldiers in cavalry units
The cavalry horse was trained for battle.
mounted troops organized as a fighting formation
The horse cavalry charged across the field at dawn.
strong wool fabric with diagonal weave
He wore trousers made of cavalry twill.
Origin of cavalry
Italian, cavalleria (horsemen) + French, cavalerie (cavalry)
Terms with cavalry included in their meaning
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army
military unit of cavalry or armored vehicles
cavalry
soldier on horseback
army ranks
soldier of low rank in cavalry or armor
military
infantry and cavalry guarding a head of state
military
cavalry soldiers in the military
military
lightly armed and highly mobile cavalry
cavalry
small cavalry or armored unit
cavalry
police officers who ride horses for patrol or ceremonies
war mount
cavalry horse used in military
military
lowest rank of commissioned cavalry officer
military device
spiked device used to impede vehicles or cavalry
historical soldier
cavalry soldier armed with a carbine
cavalry
combat maneuver where riders turn simultaneously
ancient troops
type of heavy armored cavalry used in ancient warfare
abr: Cavalry
soldiers who fight on horses or armored vehicles
history
cavalry soldier wearing a cuirass
roman cavalry
roman soldiers who rode horses
protective squadron
unit of cavalry protecting a high-ranking official
light cavalry
soldier in European light cavalry, often known for elegant dress
history
member of the national cavalry of Hungary Croatia and Poland
military
cavalry soldier armed with a lance
historical firearm
large firearm from the 16th and 17th centuries used by cavalry
history
member of the cavalry unit led by Theodore Roosevelt
french colonial
soldier in Arab-recruited cavalry in French colonial service
Examples of cavalry in a sentence
In the final moments, the cavalry saved the day. The cavalry was called in to support the infantry. The general inspected the cavalry before the battle. Modern cavalry units are crucial in rapid deployment. The cavalry's role has evolved with technological advancements.
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- French:cavalerie, troupes montées, ...
- German:Rettung, Kavallerie, ...
- Italian:cavalleria, truppe a cavallo, ...
- Spanish:caballería, tropa montada, ...
- Portuguese:salvação, tropa montada, ...
- Chinese:救兵, 骑兵, ...
- Japanese:救援部隊, 騎兵隊, ...
- Arabic:مُنقِذ, سِلَاح الْفُرْسَان, ...
- Hebrew:חֵיל פָּרָשִׁים, פָּרָשִׁים, ...
- Russian:подмога, кавалерия, ...
- Ukrainian:підмога, кавалерія, ...
- Hindi:मदद, घुड़सवार सेना, ...
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