Dictionary
cav•al•ry
Pronunciation: (kav'ul-rē), [key]—
n.,
—pl. -ries.
1. Mil.
a. the part of a military force composed of troops that serve on horseback.
b. mounted soldiers collectively.
c. the motorized, armored units of a military force organized for maximum mobility.
2. horsemen, horses, etc., collectively.
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