cavalry: Meaning and Definition of
cav•al•ry
Pronunciation: (kav'ul-rē), [key]
— pl. -ries.
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- the part of a military force composed of troops that serve on horseback.
- mounted soldiers collectively.
- the motorized, armored units of a military force organized for maximum mobility.
- horsemen, horses, etc., collectively.
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