Meaning: A military post or fort.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The soldiers were stationed at the garrison.

Category: Military

Synonyms:

• fort
• barracks

Meaning: A protective mask worn to filter out harmful gases.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Soldiers wore gas masks during the chemical attack.

Category: Military

Synonyms: respirator

Meaning: General Headquarters, the command center for military operations.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The GHQ issued new orders for the troops.

Category: Military

Synonyms:

• command center
• military headquarters

Meaning: A member of the U.S. Army Special Forces.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He trained to become a green beret.

Category: Military › Forces

Synonyms: special forces

Meaning: A small explosive device thrown by hand.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The soldier threw a grenade to clear the area.

Category: Military › Weapons

Synonyms:

• explosive
• bomb

Meaning: A group of people, often soldiers, who stand in formation to honor someone.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The guard of honour welcomed the dignitary.

Category: Military

Synonyms:

• honor guard
• ceremonial guard

Meaning: A member of a guard unit, often in the military.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The guardsman stood at attention during the ceremony.

Category: Military

Synonyms:

• soldier
• guard

Meaning: A missile that is directed to its target by a guidance system.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The military launched a guided missile to hit the enemy base.

Category: Military › Weaponry

Synonyms: smart bomb

Meaning: A weapon that fires bullets or projectiles.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He bought a new gun for hunting.

Category: Military › Weapons

Synonyms: firearm

Meaning: A naval vessel equipped with guns.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The gun boat patrolled the waters for pirates.

Category: Military › Naval Vessels

Synonyms: warship

Meaning: The discharge of a gun, especially in battle.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The sound of gun fire echoed through the valley.

Category: Military › Combat

Synonyms: shooting

Meaning: A soldier who operates a gun.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The gunner was stationed on the front line.

Category: Military › Personnel

Synonyms: artilleryman

Meaning: The art or practice of operating guns.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He trained in gunnery to become a skilled marksman.

Category: Military › Training

Synonyms: marksmanship

Meaning: A military aircraft equipped with guns.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The gunship provided air support during the operation.

Category: Military › Aircraft

Synonyms: attack helicopter

Meaning: A small explosive device thrown by hand.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The soldier carried a hand grenade for protection.

Category: Military › Weapons

Synonyms:

• explosive
• bomb

Meaning: Involving direct physical contact or combat.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The soldiers engaged in hand-to-hand combat.

Category: Military › Combat

Synonyms:

• close-range
• direct

Meaning: A gunshot fired from a helicopter.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The helicopter gunshot was heard from miles away.

Category: Military › Aviation

Synonyms: airborne gunfire

Meaning: the highest level of military leadership.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The high command made the final decision.

Category: Military › Leadership

Synonyms:

• leadership
• command

Meaning: a type of explosive that is very powerful.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The military uses high explosives for demolition.

Category: Military › Explosives

Synonyms:

• explosive
• detonator

Meaning: His/Her Majesty's Ship, used for naval ships in the UK.

Part of speech: abbreviation

Example: HMS Victory is a famous warship.

Category: Military › Naval

Meaning: A ceremonial unit that provides honors at state functions.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The honour guard stood at attention during the ceremony.

Category: Military › Ceremonial Units

Synonyms: ceremonial guard

Meaning: A type of artillery piece that fires shells at high angles.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The army deployed a howitzer for the operation.

Category: Military

Synonyms: cannon

Meaning: A person used to protect others from harm, often in conflict situations.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The soldiers used civilians as human shields.

Category: Military

Meaning: Unable to be captured or broken into.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The fortress was impregnable against attacks.

Category: Military

Synonyms:

• invulnerable
• unassailable

Antonyms:

• vulnerable
• assailable

Meaning: An invasion or attack, especially a sudden one.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The incursion of enemy troops was unexpected.

Category: Military › Operations

Synonyms:

• invasion
• attack

Meaning: Soldiers trained and equipped to fight on foot.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The infantry was deployed to the front lines.

Category: Military

Synonyms:

• foot soldiers
• troops

Meaning: A soldier who fights on foot.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The infantryman bravely charged into battle.

Category: Military

Synonyms:

• soldier
• trooper

Meaning: a military aircraft capable of vertical takeoff and landing

Part of speech: noun

Example: The jump jet was deployed during the operation.

Category: Military

Synonyms:

• vertical takeoff jet
• VTOL aircraft

Meaning: a type of automatic rifle

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Kalashnikov is widely used in many conflicts.

Category: Military

Meaning: A boat designed for landing troops or equipment on shore.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The landing craft approached the beach.

Category: Military

Synonyms: amphibious vehicle

Meaning: An explosive device planted in the ground, designed to detonate when stepped on or driven over.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The area was cleared of landmines after the war.

Category: Military

Synonyms: explosive

Meaning: abbreviation for lieutenant

Part of speech: abbreviation

Example: The lieut gave orders to the troops.

Category: Military

Meaning: a rank in the military or police

Part of speech: noun

Example: The lieutenant led the squad on the mission.

Category: Military

Synonyms: officer

Meaning: Abbreviation for 'Lieutenant', a military rank.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Lt gave orders to the troops.

Category: Military

Synonyms: lieutenant

Meaning: A high-ranking officer in the army.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The major general addressed the troops.

Category: Military › Rank

Synonyms:

• general
• officer

Meaning: To arrange or organize in a specific order.

Part of speech: verb

Example: They will marshal the troops for the parade.

Category: Military › Organization

Synonyms:

• organize
• arrange

Meaning: Related to war or the military.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Martial law was declared after the unrest.

Category: Military › Law

Synonyms:

• military
• warlike

Meaning: A strict disciplinarian, especially in the military.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The martinet enforced the rules without exception.

Category: Military › Discipline

Synonyms: disciplinarian

Meaning: A professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The mercenary fought for the highest bidder.

Category: Military › Soldiers

Synonyms:

• soldier of fortune
• hired gun

Meaning: A dining area for military personnel or students.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The soldiers gathered in the mess hall for dinner.

Category: Military › Dining

Synonyms: dining hall