ALL meanings of cavalry
cav·al·ry
C c - 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
- noun cavalry soldiers on horseback 1
- noun plural cavalry Military. 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. 1
- noun plural cavalry horsemen, horses, etc., collectively. 1
- noun cavalry (in the past) soldiers who fought on horseback. 1
- noun cavalry (Uncountable Noun) (military) The military arm of service that fights while riding horses. 0
- noun cavalry (Countable Noun) (military) An individual unit of the cavalry arm of service. 0
- noun cavalry (Countable Noun) (military) The branch of the military transported by fast light vehicles, also known as mechanized cavalry. 0