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Meaning of "close combat" in the English dictionary

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WHAT DOES CLOSE COMBAT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

close combat

Close combat

Close combat means a violent physical confrontation between two or more opponents at short range.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CLOSE COMBAT

close call
close company
close corporation
close down
close harmony
close in
close one´s eyes
close out
close position
close punctuation
close quarters
close ranks
close season
close shave
close the book on
close the books
close to the bone
close to the wind
close with
close work

WORDS THAT END LIKE CLOSE COMBAT

acrobat
Ashgabat
bat
body combat
brickbat
combat
fruit bat
hors de combat
noncombat
numbat
off the bat
Rabat
right off the bat
sabbat
Shabbat
single combat
trial by combat
unarmed combat
vampire bat
wombat

Synonyms and antonyms of close combat in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «close combat» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CLOSE COMBAT

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

Translator English - Chinese

近战
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

combate cuerpo a cuerpo
570 millions of speakers

English

close combat
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बंद का मुकाबला
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

قتال متلاحم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

рукопашный бой
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

combate corpo a corpo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মারামারি বন্ধ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

combat rapproché
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pertempuran dekat
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Nahkampf
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

接近戦
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

가까운 전투
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Close combat
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cận chiến
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நெருங்கிய போர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बंद युद्ध
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yakın dövüş
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

combattimento corpo a corpo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

close Combat
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

рукопашний бій
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

lupta de aproape
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κοντά μάχης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

nou bestry
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

närstrid
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

nærkamp
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of close combat

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CLOSE COMBAT»

The term «close combat» is regularly used and occupies the 69.012 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CLOSE COMBAT» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «close combat» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «close combat» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CLOSE COMBAT»

Discover the use of close combat in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to close combat and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Close Combat: U.S. Marine Corps
This exclusive new manual contains the most current close combat methods being taught to U.S. Marines for use on today's battlefield.
U S Marine Corps, 2000
2
The Close-Combat Files of Colonel Rex Applegate
This is the remarkable story of how Col. Rex Applegate, William Fairbairn, Eric Sykes and Wild Bill Donovan trained and employed OSS and MID commandos during WWII.
Rex Applegate, Charles D. Melson, Chuck Melson, 1998
3
Close Combat: The Official Strategy Guide
This guide puts players in control of soldiers whose personalities and psychological profiles are affected during continuous warfare. Learn clear, concise strategies to beat each mission!
Karen Kaye, Bart Farkas, 1996
4
U.S. Marine Close Combat Fighting Handbook
This fully illustrated guide features the LINE (linear in-fighting neural-override engagement) system, which is designed to be learned and memorized through repetition.
United States Marine Corps., 2013
5
Close Combat
CLOSE COMBAT is W.E.B. Griffin's epic novel of World War II--a powerful, dramatic tribute to the brave men and women who lived it.
W.E.B. Griffin, 1993
6
Close combat: inside moves
Game enthusiasts will love Close Combat's unique character--play is not only affected by the technical decisions that the player makes but by the mental and physical states of the soldiers and their squads.
William R. Trotter, 1996
7
Microsoft Close Combat 2 a Bridge Too Far: Inside Moves
Written by the author of the previous edition, this is the Official Strategy Guide to Microsoft Close Combat 2 - A Bridge Too Far.
William Trotter, 1997
8
U. S. Marines Close-Quarters Combat Manual
The LINE (linear in-fighting neural-override engagement) is the most efficient and complete system of military close combat ever developed.
Paladin Press, U S Marine Corps, 1996
9
Structured training for units in the close combat tactical ...
"This report describes the Structured Training for Units in the Close Combat Tactical Trainer (STRUCCTT) Project.
Michael R. Flynn, U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences, 1998
10
Kill or get killed: riot control techniques, manhandling, ...
This nontechnical book walks you through building the receiver, breech block, barrel, trigger assembly, stock, pistol grip, sights and magazine, as well as heat treating and finishing.
Bill Holmes, Rex Applegate, 1976

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CLOSE COMBAT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term close combat is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Australia ready to sign EF88 Austeyr rifle contract
They would improve the ADF's close combat and general combat capability by upgrading the ergonomics of the current weapon and increasing ... «IHS Jane's 360, Jul 15»
2
Report: Army Cut 1 12 Troops | Heron Gets NATO Compatible Links …
The Australian government has approved the funding of new rifles to improve close combat performance. The enhanced F88 Austeyr gained ... «Defense Industry Daily, Jul 15»
3
Femme Fatales Until the End! - Contest Entry
So she can handle both close combat and long distant combat to help keep her team alive in this hopeless future. She is also multi-lingual ... «moviepilot.com, Jul 15»
4
Japan Accepts U.S. Challenge to Giant Robot Duel
MegaBot Mk. II may need to focus on maneuverability if it wants to catch its opponent in close combat, but Kuratas will need a heavier hand if it ... «ENGINEERING.com, Jul 15»
5
'X-Men: Apocalypse' is the 'True Rebirth of X-Men'; Release Date …
... close combat and trained in Ninja arts, she is to be played by Oliva Munn; another confirmed character will be the title character Apocalypse, ... «Latinos Post, Jul 15»
6
If it`s Brazilian, it`s party time
Accompanied by trumpeting and singing, the students imitate close combat and perform daring jumps and breath-taking acrobatic elements. «Budapest Times, Jul 15»
7
Ready For Close Close Combat Support
Capt. Dakota Olsen, a 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, takes off on a combat airpower mission June 17, 2015, ... «Strategy Page, Jul 15»
8
3rd ID commander remaining focused in Afghanistan ahead of …
“They're flying their own (intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance) missions and close combat attack in Mi-17 and Mi-35 helicopters; ... «Savannah Morning News, Jul 15»
9
Assassin's Creed Syndicate Gameplay Features Close Combat and …
Assassin's Creed Syndicate (Credit: Ubisoft) Are you attending the Comic Con next week which will have the Assassin's Creed Syndicate ... «Venture Capital Post, Jul 15»
10
Military Experts: UN Human Rights Council Report on Gaza War Will …
This is exacerbated by the tactical context of close combat in an urban environment against an enemy deliberately refusing to comply with its ... «TheTower.org, Jul 15»

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