close combat; close-quarters battle
Meanings
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to engage in close combat; to fight at close quarters
formalA military term describing combat where opposing forces are in very close physical proximity. It emphasizes techniques and situations like hand-to-hand fighting, clearing buildings, or trench warfare.
This special forces unit is extremely skilled at close combat.
In urban warfare, soldiers often have to engage in close-quarters battle.
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This type of dagger is designed specifically for close combat.
noun
close combat; a close-quarters battle
formalRefers to the type or instance of combat itself, often characterized by the use of melee weapons, bayonets, or firing at very short ranges.
This fierce close-quarters battle lasted for several hours.
Avoiding close combat is the primary principle for long-range firepower units.
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In the game, this character has very strong close-combat abilities.