Cuirassier (Noun)
Meaning
A cavalryman equipped with a cuirass.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The impressive charging formation of cuirassiers on horseback shook the ground beneath the opposing army's feet.
- As the battle commenced, the cuirassiers led the charge, their armor glinting under the sunlight.
- A lone cuirassier rode ahead of the cavalry unit, scouting the enemy's position and reporting back to his commander.
- Historical paintings depicted the cuirassiers of the French army in elaborate uniforms and gleaming armor.
- The proud cuirassier stood tall, his chest plates polished to perfection as he accepted the military honor awarded to him.