flying column

noun

A small, independent, military land unit capable of rapid mobility, often using guerrilla tactics against a larger force.

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Meanings

nounflying column (plural flying columns)

plural flying columns

  1. A small, independent, military land unit capable of rapid mobility, often using guerrilla tactics against a larger force.
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