Noun: battle cry ba-t(u)l krI
- A yell intended to rally a group of soldiers in battle
"The Native American warriors let out a fierce battle cry as they charged";
- war cry, war whoop, rallying cry
- A slogan used to rally support for a cause
"a battle cry to arms";
- war cry, rallying cry, cry, watchword
Derived forms: battle cries
Type of: call, catchword, cry, motto, outcry, shibboleth, shout, slogan, vociferation, yell
Encyclopedia: Battle cry