trooper
ˈtruːpər
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Definition of trooper - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
figurativeUSperson enduring hardship with persistenceUS
  • Despite the challenges, she was a real trooper.
survivor
2.
law enforcementUSstate police officer in the United StatesUS
  • The trooper pulled over the speeding car.
officer patrolman
3.
army ranksTECH.soldier of low rank in cavalry or armorTECH.
  • The trooper rode with his unit into battle.
cavalryman soldier
4.
maritimeDatedship used to transport troopsDated
  • The trooper carried soldiers across the sea.
carrier transport
5.
war mountDatedcavalry horse used in militaryDated
  • The trooper was well-trained and strong.
cavalryman horseman rider
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Images of trooper

  • trooper: ship used to transport troops
    ship used to transport troops
  • trooper: cavalry horse used in military
    cavalry horse used in military

Expressions with trooper

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with enthusiasm and energy
They cheered like a trooper at the concert.
police officer working for a state government
The state trooper pulled over the speeding car.
fictional soldier in the Star Wars universe
The storm trooper guarded the entrance to the base.
complain loudly and persistently
She complained like a trooper about the poor service.
use strong language frequently and intensely
He tends to curse like a trooper when he's angry.
use very offensive language frequently
He tends to swear like a trooper when he's angry.

Origin of trooper

French, troupe (group)

Terms with trooper included in their meaning

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law enforcement
Alaska State Trooper

Examples of trooper in a sentence

  • Handling multiple jobs, she proved to be a trooper.
  • A trooper assisted the stranded motorist.
  • The trooper directed traffic after the accident.
  • The young trooper was eager to prove himself.
  • Each trooper was equipped with a standard-issue rifle.
  • The trooper was loaded with military equipment.

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  1. French:battant, gendarme, ...
  2. German:Kämpfer, Polizist, ...
  3. Italian:combattente, poliziotto, ...
  4. Spanish:luchador, oficial, ...
  5. Portuguese:lutador, policial rodoviário, ...
  6. Chinese:坚强者, 州警官, ...
  7. Japanese:頑張り屋, 州警察官, ...
  8. Arabic:صَبُور, شُرْطِي الوِلايَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:טְרוּפֶּר, טְרוּפֶּר, ...
  10. Russian:боец, полицейский, ...
  11. Ukrainian:боєць, поліцейський, ...
  12. Hindi:जुझारू व्यक्ति, ट्रूपर, ...
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