Definitions for: Cavalry


[n] a highly mobile army unit
[n] troops trained to fight on horseback; "500 horse led the attack"



Webster (1913) Definition: Cav"al*ry, n. [F. cavalerie, fr. It. cavalleria. See
Cavalier, and cf. chivalry.] (Mil.)
That part of military force which serves on horseback.

Note: Heavy cavalry and light cavalry are so
distinguished by the character of their armament, and
by the size of the men and horses.

Synonyms: horse

See Also: army unit, cavalryman, horse cavalry, mechanized cavalry, military personnel, soldiery, squadron, troop, trooper, troops

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