- of or relating to tactics, especially the placement of military or naval forces in battle or at the front line of a battle.
- characterized by skillful tactics or adroit maneuvering or procedure, especially of military or naval forces: tactical movements.
- (of a weapon) short range, as battlefield missiles: A tactical nuclear weapon would still present significant risks to battlefield troops on both sides of the conflict.
- of or relating to a maneuver or plan of action designed as an expedient toward gaining a desired end or temporary advantage.
- expedient; calculated.
- prudent; politic.
- of, relating to, or employing tactics
- (of weapons, attacks, etc) used in or supporting limited military operations
- skilful or diplomatic
