Steps taken by light cavalrymen (7)
I believe the answer is:
lancers
'cavalrymen' is the definition.
(I know this)
I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for lancers that I've seen before include "People performing opening acts in theatre" , "Cavalrymen; quadrille" , "Quadrille for eight/sixteen pairs" , "Cavalry soldiers; dance" , "Soldiers with spears on horseback" .)