(historical) A military man serving on horse, (chiefly) early modern cavalry officers who had abandoned the heavy armor of medieval knights.

(transitive, dated) Of a man: to act in a gallant and dashing manner toward (women).

(collective) A procession of riders, vehicles, ships, etc. / A ceremonial parade. / A trail ride, usually more than one day long. / (by extension) An often dramatic series or chain of events or things.

To move as part of a series or group, such as marchers in a parade or snow in an avalanche, especially in large numbers or in a chaotic or dangerous fashion

The branch of the modern military that is transported by light fast vehicles (including jeeps and helicopters), now serving the function historically provided by a horse cavalry.

A soldier in the cavalry.

In a cavalier manner.

plural of cavalcade

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of cavalcade

plural of cavalier