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- [kav-uh l-ree]
- /ˈkæv əl ri/
- /ˈkæv.əl.ri/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kav-uh l-ree]
- /ˈkæv əl ri/
Definitions of cavalry word
- singular noun cavalry The cavalry is the part of an army that uses armoured vehicles for fighting. 3
- singular noun cavalry The cavalry is the group of soldiers in an army who ride horses. 3
- noun cavalry (esp formerly) the part of an army composed of mounted troops 3
- noun cavalry the armoured element of a modern army 3
- noun cavalry (as modifier) 3
- noun cavalry combat troops mounted originally on horses but now often riding in motorized armored vehicles 3
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Origin of cavalry
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
1585-95; syncopated variant of cavallery < Italian cavalleria, derivative of cavaliere cavalier
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Parts of speech for Cavalry
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cavalry popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
cavalry usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cavalry
noun cavalry
- squadron — a portion of a naval fleet or a detachment of warships; a subdivision of a fleet.
- horse — a large, solid-hoofed, herbivorous quadruped, Equus caballus, domesticated since prehistoric times, bred in a number of varieties, and used for carrying or pulling loads, for riding, and for racing.
- army — An army is a large organized group of people who are armed and trained to fight on land in a war. Most armies are organized and controlled by governments.
- lancers — a cavalry soldier armed with a lance.
- bowlegs — outward curvature of the legs causing a separation of the knees when the ankles are close or in contact.
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