1. (

• war_cry ,
• rallying_cry ,
• battle_cry ,
• cry ,
• watchword ,

) a slogan used to rally support for a cause; "a cry to arms"; "our watchword will be `democracy'" ;

2. (

• war_cry ,
• war_whoop ,
• rallying_cry ,
• battle_cry

) a yell intended to rally a group of soldiers in battle ;