armored combat

English

noun
Definitions
  • (pre-firearms warfare) Fighting between armored warriors, such as knights, heavy infantry, heavy cavalry
  • (mechanized warfare) Fighting using armored vehicles, such as AFVs, tanks, APCs, IFVs
  • (sport) a combat sport
  • (sport) a sports match

Etymology

Compound from English armor + English combat.

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English

combat

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