Synonyms: light-armed
Definition: armed with light equipment and weapons
Usage: a light-armed brigade
Similar words: armed
Definition: (used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
Usage: armed robbery
Synonyms: light-armed, lightly-armed
Definition: armed with light weapons
Similar words: light
Definition: of the military or industry; using (or being) relatively small or light arms or equipment
Usage: light infantry; light cavalry; light industry; light weapons