light-armed

Thân thiện

A light-armed patrol moves quietly through the forest.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Equipped with light weapons and gear: Describes military units or personnel that are armed with weapons and equipment designed for mobility and speed rather than heavy firepower or extensive protection.
   • Having light weaponry: Refers to being furnished with weapons that are relatively small, portable, and easy to handle.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The scouts were a light-armed unit, perfect for reconnaissance missions.
  • The general deployed light-armed infantry to flank the enemy position quickly.

Advanced Usage

• "to remain light-armed": to stay equipped with minimal, mobile weaponry as a tactical choice.
  • The guerrilla forces chose to remain light-armed to maintain their agility in the dense jungle.

Variants and Related Words

• Light infantry (n): A type of military unit that is typically light-armed and trained for rapid movement.
  • The light infantry advanced swiftly through the rough terrain.

Synonyms

• Lightly equipped: Having gear that is not heavy or cumbersome.
• Mobile: Capable of moving quickly; often implies lighter armament.

Antonyms

• Heavy-armed: Equipped with large, powerful weapons and substantial protective gear.
• Armored: Protected by, and often equipped with, heavy vehicles or plating.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. armed with light equipment and weapons
   • a light-armed brigade
2. armed with light weapons

Từ đồng nghĩa

• lightly-armed