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Meaning of "light horse" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LIGHT HORSE

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LIGHT HORSE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Light horse 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 LIGHT HORSE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of light horse in the English dictionary

The definition of light horse in the dictionary is lightly armed and highly mobile cavalry.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LIGHT HORSE

light cannon
light comedy
light cream
light effects
light engine
light entertainment
light face
light fitting
light flyweight
light heavyweight
light industry
light infantry
light into
light meter
light middleweight
light music
light on
light opera
light out
light pen

WORDS THAT END LIKE LIGHT HORSE

clotheshorse
cutting horse
dark horse
flog a dead horse
for the worse
gift horse
horse
iron horse
put the cart before the horse
quarter horse
racehorse
rocking horse
sawhorse
sea horse
seahorse
shire horse
to get off your high horse
white horse
Whitehorse
wild horse
workhorse

Synonyms and antonyms of light horse in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «light horse» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LIGHT HORSE

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

Translator English - Chinese

马光
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

caballería ligera
570 millions of speakers

English

light horse
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

प्रकाश घोड़ा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الحصان الخفيف
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

легкой кавалерии
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cavalo luz
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

হালকা ঘোড়া
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

chevau-légers
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kuda ringan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Licht Pferd
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

軽い馬
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

빛 의 말
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kuda jaran
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ngựa ánh sáng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஒளி குதிரை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

प्रकाश घोडा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Hafif at
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

cavalleria leggera
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

lekki koń
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

легкої кавалерії
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cal lumina
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ελαφρύ άλογο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

lig perd
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ljus häst
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

lys hest
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of light horse

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LIGHT HORSE»

The term «light horse» is regularly used and occupies the 64.980 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LIGHT HORSE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «light horse» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «light horse» 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 light horse

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LIGHT HORSE»

Discover the use of light horse in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to light horse and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Light Horse Boy
In 1914 Jim and Charlie abandon the Australian outback for the excitement and adventure of the war to end all wars.
Dianne Wolfer, 2013
2
Light-Horse Harry Lee and the Legacy of the American Revolution
Charles Royster examines Henry Lee's life and the visions of a prosperous and free America he fought to realise.
Charles Royster, 1981
3
Light Horse: A History of Australia's Mounted Arm
Based on extensive research from both Australia and Britain, this book is a comprehensive history of the Australian Light Horse in war and peace, from its antecedents in the middle of the 19th century until the disbandment of the last ...
Jean Bou, 2009
4
The Australian Light Horse: The magnificent Australian force ...
Roland Perry tells the story as it deserves to be told - with colour and authority, bringing their exploits to life. Every Australian knows this story - but few, until now, have read it.
Roland Perry, 2010
5
The Bushveldt Carbineers and the Pietersburg Light Horse
This is the most comprehensive book available on Australia's involvement in the Boer War.
William Woolmore, 2002
6
Nile to Aleppo, with the Light-Horse in the Middle-East
We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Hector William Dinning, 2008
7
The Nek: The Tragic Charge of the Light Horse at Gallipoli
A historical examination of the Australian 3rd Light Horse Brigade and its fall during 1915 to the Turks.
Peter Burness, Paul Burness, 1996
8
A Leader of Light Horse - Life of Hodson of Hodson's Horse
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1917 edition.
Lionel J. Trotter, 2009
9
The History of the 7th Light Horse Regiment A.I.F.
For Australia the First World War remains the most costly conflict in terms of deaths and casualties.
John Dalyell Richardson, Lieut-Colonel J. D. Richardson D. S. O., 2009
10
Century Of Service: The History Of The South Alberta Light Horse
This is the colourful story of Alberta's senior militia regiment.
Donald Edward Graves, Ron Volstad, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LIGHT HORSE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term light horse is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Something for everyone at Vermilion Fair | Vermilion Standard
This year, in addition to a new, expanded poultry show, there's the usuals: a beef show, light horse show, heavy horse show, sheep show, and ... «Vermilion Standard, Jul 15»
2
Council considers buying Casino Drill Hall - Echonetdaily
The hall was originally built by the Light Horse Brigade in 1908 on land near the post office in Barker St before being relocated in the mid 1930s ... «Echonetdaily, Jul 15»
3
Playing with Toy Guns
At dusk tonight (9:30 p.m. or so), and for the next two weekends, they're invading the Light Horse Park (aka the Kids Fringe) on 104th St at 85th ... «Edmonton Journal, Jul 15»
4
Arthur Kenyon: A Canberran who made his mark
Arthur was born at Lismore, where his father, Jack Kenyon (a lighthorseman who had fought with the 2nd Light Horse Regiment at Gallipoli and ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
5
Couple balances off-farm job, family, marketing
Rhonda said it's a delicate balance juggling volunteer work as a 4-H light horse leader and farm and family life. “It was a little bit of a learning ... «Western Producer, Jul 15»
6
Lalu's tonga to counter BJP rath
... the election, Prasad said that he would tour the state in a tonga (a light horse-drawn carriage) to counter what he termed a false propaganda. «Deccan Herald, Jul 15»
7
Gallipoli digger Sergeant Sidney Ernest Parkes of Hornsby shot …
One who was killed at Gallipoli was Sergeant Sidney Ernest Parkes of the 6th Light Horse Regiment. Born in England in 1879, Parkes arrived ... «The Daily Telegraph, Jul 15»
8
NORCO: National Day of the American Cowboy celebration to …
... The grand entry celebration will feature the National Light Horse Association coming from Queensland, Australia, as well as a presentation of ... «Press-Enterprise, Jul 15»
9
ANGUS SHOW: Horses return to the fold
In the light horse supreme, the overall accolade went home – once again – with the Brooks family, from nearby Kirriemuir, with their relatively ... «The Courier, Jul 15»
10
Country stars to play Arnprior Fair
The ever-popular outhouses races will take place Saturday as well, along with a new light horse show and a chili cook-off. Live entertainment ... «www.insideottawavalley.com/, Jul 15»

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