cavalry — soldiers who fight on horseback, or in modern armies, soldiers who fight from armored vehicles
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: soldiers who fight on horseback, or in modern armies, soldiers who fight from armored vehicles
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkævəlri/
Example Sentences
- When my mom called for help with moving furniture, my brothers arrived like cavalry to the rescue.
- The medieval cavalry dominated the battlefield until gunpowder weapons became common.
- Just when I was about to give up on the video game boss, my friend arrived like the cavalry with helpful tips.
cavalry
NOUN[/ˈkævəlri/]
soldiers who fight on horseback, or in modern armies, soldiers who fight from armored vehicles
Cavalry through the ages
Cavalry rivalry turns to devilry
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from French 'cavalerie', which came from Italian 'cavalleria' (chivalry). The Italian term ultimately traces back to 'cavallo' (horse), as cavalry originally referred to soldiers who fought on horseback.
Breakdown
cavall- (horse, from Latin 'caballus') + -ry (collective noun suffix denoting a group or body of soldiers).
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📝Examples
“When my mom called for help with moving furniture, my brothers arrived like cavalry to the rescue.”
“The medieval cavalry dominated the battlefield until gunpowder weapons became common.”
“Just when I was about to give up on the video game boss, my friend arrived like the cavalry with helpful tips.”
“The modern cavalry uses tanks and armored vehicles instead of horses.”
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