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That part of military force which serves on horseback.

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  1. n. That part of military force which serves on horseback.
  2. n. troops trained to fight on horseback
  3. n. a highly mobile army unit
  4. That part of military force which serves on horseback. Note: Heavy cavalry and light cavalry are so distinguished by the character of their armament, and by the size of the men and horses.
  5. n:100 n. troops trained to fight on horseback n. a highly mobile army unit