Phrase Hound found 26 phrases and 14 compound words that contain tactical. The most common are listed below. Open tactical in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 26
- tactical RPGSynonym of tactical role-playing game: A genre of role-playing game that features a combat system (either turn-based or real-time) similar to that of a tactical wargame.
- tactical diameterThe space covered by a steamer in turning 180° out of her original course.
- tactical intelligenceSurveillance of the immediate surroundings using one's senses.
- tactical voteA vote for a candidate other than one's first choice, for strategic reasons, in an attempt to prevent an undesirable outcome.
- tactical votingThe placing of a tactical vote.
- tactical realismA style of gaming in first-person shooters (FPS), where realistic ("real-world") settings are simulated by the gaming engine (to the best of its ability) and players use authentic military tactics to accomplish goals in the game.
- tactical urbanismA method of constructing or repurposing urban spaces using cheap, temporary infrastructure.
- tactical role-playing gameA genre of role-playing game that features a combat system (either turn-based or real-time) similar to that of a tactical wargame.
- tactical contactThe use of a police vehicle to deliberately ram another vehicle, in an attempt to bring a pursuit to an end.
- tactical contactsplural of tactical contact: The use of a police vehicle to deliberately ram another vehicle, in an attempt to bring a pursuit to an end.
- tactical loadingThe loading of troops and equipment in a way that facilitates their tactical operations, rather than merely making the maximal use of the available space.
- tactical penA pen (writing implement) with a multiuse design allowing use as a self-defense tool if necessary. Such pens are often made of metal and constitute part of an everyday carry layout.
- tactical pensplural of tactical pen: A pen (writing implement) with a multiuse design allowing use as a self-defense tool if necessary. Such pens are often made of metal and constitute part of an everyday carry layout.
- tactical votesplural of tactical vote: A vote for a candidate other than one's first choice, for strategic reasons, in an attempt to prevent an undesirable outcome.
- tactical warningA warning of an ongoing or immediately impending attack.
- tactical warningsplural of tactical warning: A warning of an ongoing or immediately impending attack.
- battalion tactical groupA military unit of the armed forces which incorporates multiple branches of the military within a single command structure (also known as combined arms).
- tactical air commanderThe shore-based officer (aviator) responsible to the landing force commander for control and coordination of air operations within the landing force commander's area of operations when control of these operations is passed ashore.
- tactical assembly areaAn area within an operational area or battlefield (usually in a sheltered location), where a military unit assembles and makes final preparations for an attack before moving to the line of departure, which is the starting line for the …
- tactical assembly areasplural of tactical assembly area: An area within an operational area or battlefield (usually in a sheltered location), where a military unit assembles and makes final preparations for an attack before moving to the line of departure, which …
- tactical call signA call sign that identifies a tactical command or tactical communication facility.
- tactical call signsplural of tactical call sign: A call sign that identifies a tactical command or tactical communication facility.
- tactical diametersplural of tactical diameter: The space covered by a steamer in turning 180° out of her original course.
- tactical air commandersplural of tactical air commander: The shore-based officer (aviator) responsible to the landing force commander for control and coordination of air operations within the landing force commander's area of operations when control of these …
- tactical air control centerThe principal air operations installation (ship-based) from which all aircraft and air warning functions of tactical air operations are controlled. Also called Navy TACC.
Compound words 14
- TACANAcronym of tactical air navigation beacon, an ultra high frequency electronic radionavigation system able to provide aircraft with continuous bearing and slant range information to a selected station.
- tactleneckA black turtleneck used tactically to provide maximum skin coverage for blending in at night.
- tacticoolHaving the impressive appearance, but not the functionality, of tactical military equipment, or being functional but also risibly tryhard about badass appearance.
- multitacticalEmploying multiple tactics.
- tacnukeA tactical nuclear weapon.
- nontacticalNot tactical.
- tacticalityThe quality of being tactical.
- psychotacticalOf or relating to psychological tactics.
- aerotacticalRelating to airforce tactics.
- chemotacticalAlternative form of chemotactic: Relating to or exhibiting chemotaxis.