Associations to the word «Cavalry»
Noun
- Hussar
- Yeomanry
- Dragoon
- Infantry
- Custer
- Lancer
- Regiment
- Brigade
- Flank
- Saber
- Artillery
- Carbine
- Horseman
- Cossack
- Trooper
- Confederate
- Contingent
- Skirmish
- Sheridan
- Detachment
- Rout
- Gettysburg
- Battalion
- Musketeer
- Reconnaissance
- Corps
- Guards
- Potomac
- Prussian
- Grenadier
- Picket
- Auxiliary
- Sabre
- Forrest
- Squadron
- Troop
- Brigadier
- Legion
- Merritt
- Manoeuvre
- Hannibal
- Rifleman
- Archer
- Royalist
- Chariot
- Maratha
- Batterie
- Volunteer
- Cohort
- Volley
- Counterattack
- Gallop
- Howitzer
- Division
- Stirrup
- Vanguard
- Tactic
- Army
- Rajput
- Retreat
- Meade
- Adjutant
Adjective
Wiktionary
CAVALRY, noun. (military) (uncountable) The military arm of service that fights while riding horses.
CAVALRY, noun. (military) (countable) An individual unit of the cavalry arm of service.
CAVALRY, noun. (military) (countable) The branch of the military transported by fast light vehicles, also known as mechanized cavalry.
Dictionary definition
CAVALRY, noun. Troops trained to fight on horseback; "500 horse led the attack".
CAVALRY, noun. A highly mobile army unit.
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