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Battle Dress

The term "battle dress" refers to the specific type of clothing or uniform worn by military personnel during combat or war. It is designed to provide protection, functionality, and concealment in military operations.

Sense 1: Noun - Military Uniform

In its primary sense, battle dress is a noun that refers to the official military uniform worn by soldiers, marines, or other armed forces during active combat situations. It is often tailored to provide camouflage in different terrains and climates to enhance the soldiers' survivability and effectiveness on the battlefield.

During World War II, soldiers in the Allied forces commonly wore battle dress uniforms to blend in with their surroundings.

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Sense 2: Noun - Local Tradition

Additionally, "battle dress" can sometimes refer to a specific clothing style or attire deeply rooted in local traditions, particularly related to historical battles, cultural events, or ceremonies. In such cases, it represents the traditional clothing worn by a specific group of people during their battle reenactments or cultural celebrations.

During the annual historical reenactment, participants don their battle dress to recreate the glorious battles fought centuries ago.

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