cavalry
noun/ˈkævəlri/
Frequency rank: #5,346 most common English word
Meaning
soldiers who fight on horseback, or a military unit mounted on horses.
Example sentence
The general ordered his cavalry to charge across the open field toward the enemy lines.
Synonyms & related words
- horsemen
- dragoons
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