caracole

/ˌkærəˈkɔɪl, ˌkærəˈkoʊl/

Definitions

1. noun

A cavalry tactic in which horsemen ride in a circle around an enemy position, firing from their guns or throwing objects at the enemy.

“The cavalry unit employed a clever caracole to weaken the enemy’s defenses before launching a final assault.”

Synonyms

  • cavalry tactics
  • circumvallation

Antonyms

  • direct assault
  • frontal attack