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Noun Concept
Categories: Military strategy, Battles
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pitched battle  field battle  pitched battles  set-piece battle  set piece battle
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A fierce battle fought in close combat between troops in predetermined positions at a chosen time and place WordNet 3.0
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A fierce battle fought in close combat between troops in predetermined positions at a chosen time and place WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
A pitched battle or set-piece battle is a battle in which opposing forces each anticipate the setting of the battle, and each chooses to commit to it. Wikipedia
Battle where both sides choose to fight at a chosen location and time Wikidata
A hostile engagement involving sustained, full-scale fighting between opposing forces in close combat. Wiktionary
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