light-armed

American  

[lahyt-ahrmd] / ˈlaɪtˈɑrmd /

adjective

1. carrying light weapons.

   light-armed troops.

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Etymology

Origin of light-armed

First recorded in 1610–20

Example Sentences

For this purpose light-armed, fast-moving troops are needed, equipped with jeeps, half-tracks, light trucks, small arms, machine guns and 75s.

From Time Magazine Archive

This bas-relief is terminated by the combat between a light-armed gladiator and a Samnite.

From Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life by Haines, T. L. (Thomas Louis)

One instant down and the Hellenes were sweeping the light-armed Asiatic footmen before them, as the scythe sweeps down the standing grain.

From A Victor of Salamis by Davis, William Stearns

Above the turmoil the Macedonian trumpets rang out high and clear, and, in obedience to their command, the Companions swerved to the left, leaving the light-armed troops to hold what they had gained.

From The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great by Fuller, Robert H.

Behind them came more cavalry and then the light-armed troops, followed by wagons and a long train of pack animals.

From The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great by Fuller, Robert H.