War & Conflict

dagger C2

/ˈdæɡɚ/ A stabbing weapon, similar to a sword but with a short, double-edged blade. Meaning Off Sound Off

gunman C2

/ˈɡʌnmən/ a criminal armed with a gun, especially a professional killer. Meaning Off Sound Off

mercenary C2

/ˈmɝ.sə.ˌnɛɹ.i/ A soldier who fights for any country or group that pays them, rather than out of loyalty. Meaning Off Sound Off

horseman C2

/ˈhɔɹsmən/ A soldier on horseback, especially a cavalryman. Meaning Off Sound Off

machete C2

/məˈʃɛ.ti/ a large heavy knife used for cutting vegetation or as a weapon Meaning Off Sound Off

armory C2

/ˈɑːrmɝi/ A building where weapons and military equipment are stored. Meaning Off Sound Off

emir C2

/əˈmɪr/ a ruler, prince, governor, or military commander in an Islamic country or polity Meaning Off Sound Off

crusader C2

/kruˈseɪdɚ/ a participant in one of the medieval Christian military expeditions known as the Crusades Meaning Off Sound Off

bayonet C2

/ˌbeɪəˈnɛt/ a blade designed to be fixed to the muzzle of a rifle and used as a close-combat weapon Meaning Off Sound Off

armada C2

/ɑrˈmɑdə/ a large fleet of warships or other military craft Meaning Off Sound Off

musket C2

/ˈmʌskət/ a long, muzzle-loading shoulder firearm, especially the smoothbore infantry weapon used before rifles became standard Meaning Off Sound Off

fife C2

/ˈfaɪf/ a small, high-pitched transverse flute, traditionally played with drums in military music Meaning Off Sound Off

adjutant C2

/ˈædʒətənt/ a military officer who assists a commanding officer, especially with administration Meaning Off Sound Off

musketeer C2

/ˌmʌs.kəˈtɪə(ɹ)/ historical: a foot soldier armed with a musket Meaning Off Sound Off

quartermaster C2

/ˈkwɔːr.t̬ɚˌmæs.tɚ/ a military officer or specialist responsible for supplies, equipment, transport, and often accommodation Meaning Off Sound Off

khaki C2

/xɑki/ a dull yellowish-brown color or sturdy cloth, especially as used for military uniforms Meaning Off Sound Off

medley C2

/ˈmɛdli/ Combat, fighting; a battle. Meaning Off Sound Off

javelin C2

/ˈdʒæv.lɪn/ a light spear designed to be thrown by hand as a weapon in war or hunting Meaning Off Sound Off

lancer C2

/ˈlæn.sɚ/ historical: a cavalry soldier armed with a lance Meaning Off Sound Off

junta C2

/ˈhʊntə/ a group of military officers who rule a country after seizing power Meaning Off Sound Off

dragoon C2

/dɹəˈɡun/ historical: a mounted soldier trained to fight on foot, later a cavalry soldier Meaning Off Sound Off

hetman C2

/ˈhɛtmən/ a Cossack leader or military commander Meaning Off Sound Off

truncheon C2

/ˈtrʌn.tʃən/ a short, thick club carried as a weapon by a police officer Meaning Off Sound Off

billet C2

/ˈbɪl.ət/ temporary lodging assigned to a soldier or another member of an organization Meaning Off Sound Off

conscription C2

/kənˈskrɪpʃən/ compulsory enlistment of people into military service Meaning Off Sound Off

guardsman C2

/ˈɡɑrdzmən/ a soldier who belongs to a guard unit, especially an elite or ceremonial one Meaning Off Sound Off

sapper C2

/ˈsæpɚ/ a military engineer trained to build or destroy fortifications, bridges, roads, and similar works Meaning Off Sound Off

hussar C2

/həˈzɑːr/ historical: a soldier in one of the light-cavalry units of Hungary or other European armies Meaning Off Sound Off

grenadier C2

/ˌɡrɛnəˈdɪr/ a soldier originally trained to throw grenades, and later a member of an elite infantry regiment or guard unit Meaning Off Sound Off

reservist C2

/rɪˈzɝːvɪst/ a member of a military reserve who can be called into active service Meaning Off Sound Off

disintegrator C2

/dɪsˈɪntəˌɡreɪtɚ/ a fictional weapon or device that destroys matter by breaking it apart Meaning Off Sound Off

munition C2

/ˌmjuˈnɪʃən/ usually plural: military weapons, ammunition, explosives, and other supplies used in war Meaning Off Sound Off

yeomanry C2

/ˈjoʊmənɹi/ a British volunteer cavalry force organized in 1761 for home defense later incorporated into the Territorial Army Meaning Off Sound Off

emplacement C2

/ɪmˈpleɪsmənt/ military installation consisting of a prepared position for siting a weapon Meaning Off Sound Off

artilleryman C2

/ɑrˈtɪlərimən/ a soldier trained to operate artillery weapons Meaning Off Sound Off

subaltern C2

/sʌbˈɔːl.tɚn/ historical British military usage: a commissioned army officer below the rank of captain, such as a lieutenant Meaning Off Sound Off

comitatus C2

/ˌkɑmɪˈteɪtəs/ historical: a band of warriors or nobles bound by loyalty to a ruler or military leader Meaning Off Sound Off

trireme C2

/ˈtraɪ.riːm/ an ancient Mediterranean war galley propelled chiefly by oars arranged in three banks on each side Meaning Off Sound Off

greatcoat C2

/ˈɡreɪtˌkoʊt/ a long, heavy overcoat worn for warmth, especially as part of a historical military uniform Meaning Off Sound Off

generalship C2

/ˈdʒɛnɝəlˌʃɪp/ skill or performance in commanding an army and directing military operations Meaning Off Sound Off

bolas C2

/ˈboʊ.ləs/ a throwing weapon of connected cords and weights that entangles an animal's legs Meaning Off Sound Off

flanker C2

/ˈflæŋ.kɚ/ a soldier or unit positioned to guard, attack, or operate on the side of a military formation Meaning Off Sound Off

cannoneer C2

/ˌkænəˈnɪ(ə)ɹ/ An artillery soldier who maintains and operates (historical) a cannon, or (now) some other piece of heavy artillery. Meaning Off Sound Off

hoplite C2

/ˈhɑːplaɪt/ a heavily armed citizen infantry soldier of ancient Greece, typically carrying a spear and large round shield Meaning Off Sound Off

epaulet C2

/ˌepəˈlet/ an ornamental shoulder piece on a uniform, especially one indicating military rank Meaning Off Sound Off

ballista C2

/bəˈlɪs.tə/ an ancient torsion-powered missile weapon resembling a giant crossbow and used to launch heavy bolts or stones Meaning Off Sound Off

regimentals C2

/ˌrɛdʒəˈmɛntəlz/ the uniform and insignia of a soldier's regiment; a plural-only and often historical noun Meaning Off Sound Off

rapine C2

/ˈræp.ɪn/ the violent seizure of property, especially widespread pillage during war or civil disorder Meaning Off Sound Off

impressment C2

/ɪmˈprɛsmənt/ historical: the forcible recruitment of people into military service, especially sailors into a navy Meaning Off Sound Off

zouave C2

/zuːˈɑːv/ a soldier of a French light-infantry corps originally recruited in Algeria and known for a distinctive, brightly colored uniform Meaning Off Sound Off

bandsman C2

/ˈbændz.mən/ a musician who plays in a band, especially a brass or military band Meaning Off Sound Off

polemarch C2

/ˈpɑləˌmɑɹk/ in ancient Greece, a senior military commander or war leader Meaning Off Sound Off

catapulta C2

/ˌkætəˈpʌltə/ historical: a Roman military engine for launching arrows, stones, or other projectiles Meaning Off Sound Off

ensigncy C2

/ˈen.sən.si/ historical: the rank, office, or commission of an ensign, especially a junior officer in an army regiment Meaning Off Sound Off

warmonger C2

/ˈwɔɹˌmɑŋɡɚ/ disapproving: a person who eagerly encourages or promotes war Meaning Off Sound Off

warmongering C2

/ˈwɔɹˌmɑŋɡɚɪŋ/ disapproving: the activity of encouraging war or urging a country to use military force Meaning Off Sound Off