battle of Saratoga

Other forms: battles of Saratoga

Definitions of battle of Saratoga
  1. noun
    a battle during the American Revolution (1777); the British under Burgoyne were defeated
    synonyms: Saratoga
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    pitched battle
    a fierce battle fought in close combat between troops in predetermined positions at a chosen time and place
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