veldslag — meaning in English

English meaning

• battle noun A fight between opposing armed forces, especially as part of a larger war.
• combat noun Fighting between armed opponents, especially as part of a war.

Senses

veldslag is used for these senses in English:

• battle (military) A general action, fight, or encounter, in which all the divisions of an army are or may be engaged; a combat, an engagement.
• combat A battle, a fight (often one in which weapons are used).

battle — full definition

1. noun A fight between opposing armed forces, especially as part of a larger war.
2. noun A prolonged, difficult struggle or contest of any kind.
3. verb To fight or struggle against someone or something.

combat — full definition

1. noun Fighting between armed opponents, especially as part of a war.
2. verb To actively fight against or work to reduce something harmful.

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