Fighting (Adjective)
Meaning
Engaged in or ready for military or naval operations; "on active duty"; "the platoon is combat-ready"; "review the fighting forces".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The fighting forces of the country were on high alert during the state of emergency.
- The captain inspected the fighting ships to ensure they were seaworthy and ready for battle.
- The general reviewed the fighting troops before deploying them to the front lines.
- The fighting aircraft were scrambled to intercept the incoming enemy planes.
- The admiral commanded a fighting fleet that had been victorious in several naval battles.