light-armed (Meaning)

Wordnet

light-armed (s)

armed with light weapons

armed with light equipment and weapons

Webster

light-armed (a.)

Armed with light weapons or accouterments.

Synonyms & Antonyms of light-armed

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light-armed Sentence Examples

  1. The light-armed skirmishers darted through the undergrowth, harassing the enemy's advance.
  2. The Roman cavalry, outnumbered and light-armed, managed to hold off the invading barbarians.
  3. The light-armed hoplites' agility and speed made them formidable opponents in close quarters.
  4. The Greek phalanx, with its dense ranks of heavily armed infantrymen, was vulnerable to the attacks of light-armed peltasts.
  5. The light-armed archers rained down a hail of arrows upon the advancing enemy, softening them up for the main attack.
  6. The nomadic tribesmen were renowned for their light-armed cavalry, which could launch lightning-fast raids.
  7. The light-armed infantrymen were able to infiltrate the enemy camp undetected, gathering valuable intelligence.
  8. The light-armed militia played a crucial role in defending the frontier against marauding raiders.
  9. The light-armed mercenaries were hired for their mobility and expertise in ambushes and skirmishes.
  10. The light-armed warriors were armed with spears, javelins, and bows, allowing them to engage in both ranged and melee combat.

FAQs About the word light-armed

armed with light weapons, armed with light equipment and weaponsArmed with light weapons or accouterments.

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The light-armed skirmishers darted through the undergrowth, harassing the enemy's advance.

The Roman cavalry, outnumbered and light-armed, managed to hold off the invading barbarians.

The light-armed hoplites' agility and speed made them formidable opponents in close quarters.

The Greek phalanx, with its dense ranks of heavily armed infantrymen, was vulnerable to the attacks of light-armed peltasts.