"flying column" meaning in All languages combined

See flying column on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: flying columns [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} flying column (plural flying columns)
  1. A small, independent, military land unit capable of rapid mobility, often using guerrilla tactics against a larger force.
    Sense id: en-flying_column-en-noun-xlKcV72J Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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