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tactical [ˈtæktɪkəl] adj
1. of, relating to, or employing tactics a tactical error 2. (Military) (of weapons, attacks, etc.) used in or supporting limited military operations a tactical missile tactical bombing 3. skilful or diplomatic a tactical manoeuvre tactically adv ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms Translations tactical adj (Mil, fig) → taktisch tactical [ˈtæktɪk/əl] adj → tattico/a tactical [ˈtæktɪk/əl] adj → tattico/a How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The modern naval man must feel that the time has come for the tactical practice of the great sea officers of the past to be laid by in the temple of august memories. And that morning Colonel Michaud had ridden round the Drissa fortifications with the Emperor and had pointed out to him that this fortified camp constructed by Pfuel, and till then considered a chef-d'oeuvre of tactical science which would ensure Napoleon's destruction, was an absurdity, threatening the destruction of the Russian army. Hiding order beneath the cloak of disorder is simply a question of subdivision; concealing courage under a show of timidity presupposes a fund of latent energy; masking strength with weakness is to be effected by tactical dispositions. |
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