"human wave" meaning in All languages combined

See human wave on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: human waves [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} human wave (plural human waves)
  1. A frontal assault by unprotected densely concentrated infantry against the enemy line. Categories (topical): War
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