The cavalry
Example: The cavalry rode quickly across the open field.
Definition
The cavalry refers to soldiers or military units who fight on horseback, traditionally used for fast movement, charges, and flanking maneuvers during battles. In history, the cavalry played a crucial role in warfare by providing mobility and striking power.
Etymology
The term "the cavalry" comes from the French word 'cavalerie,' which itself derives from the Late Latin 'caballarius,' meaning horseman. Did you know that cavalry originally referred specifically to horse-mounted troops, distinguishing them from infantry and artillery?
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"The cavalry" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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