Cavalry (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural cav·al·ries.
  1. 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.
  2. horsemen, horses, etc., collectively.
noun plural -ries
  1. (esp formerly) the part of an army composed of mounted troops
  2. the armoured element of a modern army
  3. (as modifier)
Cavalry (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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