horse-artillery

A horse-artillery unit moves swiftly across the open field.

Definition

Noun: - Military unit: "horse-artillery" refers to a type of artillery unit that is mounted on horses, allowing for rapid movement and deployment on the battlefield. It combines the firepower of artillery with the mobility of cavalry.

Usage Examples

• (A mounted artillery unit used for swift military support.)
• (Historical military context highlighting mobility.)

Advanced Usage

• "horse-artillery battery": a specific tactical unit within horse-artillery.

  • The horse-artillery battery fired a volley before retreating to a new position. (A group of horse-drawn cannons operating together.)

• "horse-artillery tactics": the strategic use of mounted artillery in combat.

  • Horse-artillery tactics emphasized rapid repositioning to exploit weaknesses in enemy lines. (Military doctrine for mobile artillery.)

Variants and Related Words

• Horse artillery (n): an alternative spelling or abbreviation of "horse-artillery".

  • The horse artillery was essential for quick strikes. (Same meaning, often used interchangeably.)

• Artillery (n): large-caliber guns used in warfare on land.

  • The general ordered the artillery to bombard the fortress. (Broader category of weapons.)

Synonyms

• Mounted artillery: artillery that is transported by horses or vehicles.
• Light artillery: smaller, more mobile artillery pieces, often horse-drawn.

Related Idioms

• "Horse and artillery": a phrase used to describe a combined force of cavalry and artillery.
  • The army advanced with horse and artillery in close coordination. (A tactical pairing.)