/ Dictionary / Index C cavalry: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: cav•al•ry Pronunciation: (kav'ul-rē), [key] — pl. -ries. the part of a military force composed of troops that serve on horseback. mounted soldiers collectively. the motorized, armored units of a military force organized for maximum mobility. horsemen, horses, etc., collectively. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: cavalry (Thesaurus) Cavalleria Rusticana* cavalryman Related Content Daily Word Quiz: eureka Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language