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Meaning of "cataphract" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CATAPHRACT

cataphract  [ˈkætəˌfrækt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CATAPHRACT

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conjunction
determiner
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Cataphract is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CATAPHRACT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

cataphract

Cataphract

A cataphract was a form of armored heavy cavalry used in ancient warfare by a number of peoples in Western Eurasia and the Eurasian Steppe. The word in English is derived from the Greek: κατάφρακτος Kataphraktos, literally meaning "armored" or "completely enclosed". Historically, the cataphract was a very heavily armored horseman, with both the rider and steed draped from head to toe in scale armor, while typically wielding a kontos or lance as their weapon. Cataphracts served as either the elite cavalry or assault force for most empires and nations that fielded them, primarily used for impetuous charges to break through infantry formations. Chronicled by many historians from the earliest days of Antiquity up until the High Middle Ages, they are believed to have given rise in part or wholly to the Age of Feudalism in Europe and the later European equivalents of knights and paladins, via contact with the Byzantine Empire.

Definition of cataphract in the English dictionary

The definition of cataphract in the dictionary is a defensive armour, often made of link mail, used for the entire body.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CATAPHRACT


abstract
ˈæbstrækt
attract
əˈtrækt
cataract
ˈkætəˌrækt
contract
kənˈtrækt
cracked
krækt
detract
dɪˈtrækt
diffract
dɪˈfrækt
distract
dɪˈstrækt
entr´acte
ɒnˈtrækt
extract
ɪkˈstrækt
fract
frækt
infract
ɪnˈfrækt
refract
rɪˈfrækt
retract
rɪˈtrækt
subcontract
sʌbˈkɒntrækt
subtract
səbˈtrækt
tesseract
ˈtesəˌrækt
tracked
trækt
tract
trækt
untracked
ʌnˈtrækt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CATAPHRACT

catapan
cataphonic
cataphora
cataphoresis
cataphoretic
cataphoric
cataphractic
cataphyll
cataphyllary
cataphysical
cataplasia
cataplasm
cataplastic
cataplectic
cataplexy
catapult
catapult launching
catapult-launched
catapultic
catapultier

WORDS THAT END LIKE CATAPHRACT

alimentary tract
almond extract
breach of contract
caract
counteract
digestive tract
fixed cost contract
fixed-price contract
fixed-term contract
forward contract
in the abstract
interact
maintenance contract
malt extract
protract
respiratory tract
service contract
social contract
urinary tract
yeast extract

Synonyms and antonyms of cataphract in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «cataphract» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CATAPHRACT

Find out the translation of cataphract to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of cataphract from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «cataphract» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

装甲战船
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

catafracta
570 millions of speakers

English

cataphract
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

cataphract
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

cataphract
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

катафракт
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Cataphract
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

cataphract
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

cataphracte
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Cataphract
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

cataphract
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

cataphract
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

cataphract
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Cataphract
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cataphract
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

போர்க்கலங்களைக் கொண்டுள்ள ஆதி காலத்துக் கிரேக்கக் கப்பல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कॅटाफ्रॅक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Cataphract
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

catafratto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

cataphract
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

катафракти
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cataphract
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

cataphract
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

cataphract
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

cataphract
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Cataphract
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of cataphract

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CATAPHRACT»

The term «cataphract» is normally little used and occupies the 113.540 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CATAPHRACT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about cataphract

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CATAPHRACT»

Discover the use of cataphract in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to cataphract and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Military Units and Formations of the Hellenistic World: ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
General Books LLC, Source Wikipedia, Books, LLC, 2010
2
Cataphract
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. A cataphract was a form of heavy cavalry used in ancient warfare by a number of peoples in Western Eurasia.
Frederic P. Miller, Agnes F. Vandome, John McBrewster, 2010
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Military Units and Formations of the Byzantine Empire: ...
Chapters: Cataphract. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 78. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge.
Books, LLC, General Books LLC, 2010
4
Late Roman Military Units, Including: Foederati, Cataphract, ...
We believe books such as this represent a new and exciting lexicon in the sharing of human knowledge. This particular book is a collaboration focused on Late Roman military units.
Hephaestus Books, 2011
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Late Roman Military Units: Foederati, Cataphract, Laeti, ...
Chapters: Cataphract. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 82. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge.
Books, LLC, General Books LLC, 2010
6
Sarmatians: Alans, Aspar, Iazyges, Roxolani, Cataphract, ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Source Wikipedia, Books Llc, 2010
7
Types of Cavalry Unit in the Army of Ancient Rome, ...
We believe books such as this represent a new and exciting lexicon in the sharing of human knowledge. This particular book is a collaboration focused on Types of cavalry unit in the army of ancient Rome.
Hephaestus Books, 2011
8
Tang Dynasty: Cataphract, Niu-Li Factional Struggles, Tang ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Source Wikipedia, LLC Books, 2010
9
The Sword and Shield of God: Byzantine Strategy and Tactics ...
The term cataphract was the overall term for the types of cavalry, though the types of cataphract were specialized: the elite cataphractii and clibinarii. Both types of soldiers wore armor from head to foot that was similar to fish scales on their ...
Stuart E. McAllister, 2007
10
Fortune's Stroke
The wounded cataphract wanted to stay with his comrades. At worst, the man would not lose his strength for several days. That was good enough. The general straightened up from his crouch. "All right," he said. He gave the cataphract a look  ...
Eric Flint, David Drake, 2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CATAPHRACT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term cataphract is used in the context of the following news items.
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Cataphracts: Armored Warriors and their Horses of War
The word 'cataphract' has its origins in the Greek language, and is said to mean 'fully armored' or 'closed from all sides'. The cataphract ... «Ancient Origins, Jul 15»
2
Sci-Fi's Difficult Genius
... a new language, like Elven or Klingon—he nonetheless dredges up some truly obscure words: cataphract, fuligin, metamynodon, cacogens. «The New Yorker, Apr 15»
3
Tree of Savior: New Dev Blog Reveals More Interesting Classes
Cataphract – A strong class able to break blocking objects and get out of monster crowds when surrounded. It is 1 of the few warrior classes ... «MMORPG News, Jul 14»
4
Total War: Rome II Beasts of War DLC introduces throwing bees …
Here are those seven new units in order of appearance, then: scorpion pot ballistas, Cataphract camels, Molossian dogs, beehive onagers, ... «PCGamesN, Feb 14»
5
Total War: Rome 2 Beasts of War Pack DLC allows catapults to …
... as snake pots, beehive catapults, scorpion ballista, various types of attack dogs, armored camel cataphract, and of course Syrian elephants. «GameZone, Feb 14»
6
Total War: Rome II Beasts of War Pack Adds Seven Units, Including …
... their enemies, deliver projectiles filled with beehives and snakes or create elite units of cataphract camels and armored Syrian war elephants ... «Softpedia, Feb 14»
7
Total War: ROME II - Nomadic Tribes Culture Pack Official Trailer - US
Not only does the Aİ still suck in a recent patch but CA decided to "Nerf" & " Balance" the Massagetae & drop the saka cataphract's attack from ... «YouTube, Oct 13»
8
Total War: Rome 2′s fourth major patch addresses CPU …
Increased Cataphract armour, and strong version added for Royal Cataphracts units. Changed armour for Eastern Noble Horse Archers to ... «games.on.net, Oct 13»
9
'Total War: Rome 2' Patch 4 Patch Notes Released, How To …
Increased Cataphract armour, and strong version added for Royal Cataphracts units. Changed armour for Eastern Noble Horse Archers to ... «International Business Times, Oct 13»
10
Total War: Rome II Review - Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum.
... that it's historically known for; whereas the smaller tribal Parthia has a single city to start, and relies on Cataphract and horse archer cavalry. «The Escapist, Sep 13»

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