present participle of combat

(rare) Able to be combated or opposed

plural of combater

One who combats.

The state of being combatable

plural of single combat

plural of mortal combat

A person who engages in combat without meeting the requirements for a lawful belligerent according to the laws of war as specified in the Third Geneva Convention.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see enemy, combatant. / (US, military) Any person in an armed conflict who may be properly detained under the laws and customs of war.

A sport that involves man-to-man combat.