noun. One, such as a person or a combat vehicle, that takes part in armed strife.

adjective. Engaging in armed strife.

Contending; disposed to combat or contend.

In heraldry, same as affronté, but applied only to ferocious creatures, such as lions.

noun. A person who combats; one who engages in battle; one who fights, whether in single combat or in an army or a fleet.

noun. A person who contends with another in argument or controversy.

noun. A name of the ruff, Machetes pugnax. See ruff.

noun. In heraldry, a figure drawn like a sword-player standing upon his guard.

noun. One who engages in combat. IN military use, opposed to noncombatant.

adjective. Contending; disposed to contend.

noun. An armed fighter.

adjective. engaging in or ready for combat

noun. someone who fights (or is fighting)

"Designation as an enemy combatant is a classic example."

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