combats

1. 1
   noun

   Plural of combat. Use this form for more than one fight or battle.

   The two armies fought many combats over the long winter.

   Knights once took part in combats to settle their disputes.

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2. 2
   verb

   Third-person singular simple present of combat. Use this form with he, she, or it.

   The new medicine combats infection quickly.

   She combats the cold by wearing thick layers.

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3. 3
   nounabbreviationclipping

   Short form of combat trousers. It means the tough pants with large side pockets.

   He wore green combats and heavy boots to the festival.

   She stuffed her phone into the pocket of her combats.

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4. 4
   nounabbreviationclipping

   Short form of combat boots. It means strong, heavy boots made for rough use.

   She laced up her combats before the long hike.

   His muddy combats left prints across the kitchen floor.

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