cavalry Meaning & Definition
/ˈkæ.vəl.ɹi/
What Does Cavalry Mean?
Cavalry is used as a noun meaning The military arm of service that fights while riding horses. It can also mean An individual unit of this arm of service.
Cavalry in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkæ.vəl.ɹi/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | horse and horse cavalry |
| Plural | cavalries |
Cavalry Definition (Noun)
- The military arm of service that fights while riding horses.
- An individual unit of this arm of service.
- The branch of the military transported by fast light vehicles, also known as mechanized cavalry.
- A source of rescue, especially in an emergency.
call in the cavalry
Noun
- An individual unit of the cavalry arm of service.
Synonyms of Cavalry
Cavalry synonyms and antonyms →Cavalry in a Sentence
call in the cavalry
Word Forms & Grammar
cavalry (countable and uncountable, plural cavalries)
Origin of Cavalry
From Middle French cavalerie, in turn from Italian cavalleria. Doublet of chivalry. First attested in the 1540s.
How Do You Say Cavalry?
The standard pronunciation of cavalry is /ˈkæ.vəl.ɹi/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (kæ).
Frequently Asked Questions About Cavalry
What part of speech is cavalry?
Cavalry is a noun.
What is another word for cavalry?
Close synonyms of cavalry are horse and horse cavalry. See the full list of cavalry synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of cavalry?
The plural of cavalry is cavalries.