What is another word for cavalryman?

Pronunciation: [kˈavɐlɹˌɪmən] (IPA)

A cavalryman is an individual who fights on horseback. There are many different synonyms for this term, including horseman, trooper, dragoon, Hussar, lancer, cuirassier, and knight. These words all refer to someone who is skilled in mounted combat, be it in a military context or as a sport or hobby. A cavalryman might wield a lance, a sword, a pistol, or a rifle, and would be expected to have fast reflexes and a strong sense of balance. Whether charging into battle or racing across open fields, these riders were an essential part of the military strategy for centuries, and their legacy continues to influence contemporary equestrian culture.

What are the hypernyms for Cavalryman?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Cavalryman?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for cavalryman (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Cavalryman?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Cavalryman

"That sort of hanimal doesn't sweat only on the nose," said the cavalryman, as he coolly wiped his knife and returned it to his pocket, adding, "'Orses does, but hoxen doesn't."
"The Pearl of India"
Maturin M. Ballou
He harbored a dim but dreadful picture of what might happen should the amiable cavalryman actually lose his temper.
"The Missourian"
Eugene P. (Eugene Percy) Lyle
From old guerrilla habit, the cavalryman noted all things as he rode.
"The Missourian"
Eugene P. (Eugene Percy) Lyle

Famous quotes with Cavalryman

  • The cavalryman, is for practical purposes a compound of three factors; man, horse and rifle. The lance should go altogether.
    Robert Erskine Childers

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