A professional permanent army composed of full-time career soldiers, and not disbanded during times of peace.

(historical, military) Name of the Soviet army in the period 1918–1946. / (historical, informal, military) The Soviet Armed Forces. / (historical, military) The Chinese Red Army.

(idiomatic, rare) To make someone perform a task or duty, especially one they are not prepared or willing to do.

(archaic, military) A body of cavalry and infantry, kept in motion, to cover its own garrisons and to keep the enemy in continual alarm.

A sovereign state's army or military force that is too small to fundamentally protect the country, and could be considered to exist merely "for decoration".

(soccer) The fans of the Scottish national football team

(military) A title used in many countries to denote the rank of general nominally commanding an army in the field.

(Australia, historical, Torres Strait islands) The period of intense military activity in the islands during World War II

A dull olive-green colour used by various militaries for their uniforms.

The caterpillar of Euxoa auxiliaris (miller moth), a pest on some crops.