rangers

see definition of rangers

nounpatrol person

Synonyms for rangers

noun patrol person

militia

noun. citizen soldiers

special forces

noun. specially trained military troops

Word Origin & History

late 14c., "gamekeeper," agent noun from range (v.)). Attested from 1660s in sense of "man (often mounted) who polices an area." The elite U.S. combat unit is attested from 1942 (organized 1941).

Example Sentences for rangers

Stark, with a part of the Rangers, made a dash and captured seven prisoners.

For the Rangers there is no escape; they must conquer or die.

At sunrise he was back to the Rangers with the re-enforcements and supplies.

The British force now consisted of 200 Indians and 30 rangers.

The Rangers welcomed the recruits heartily, and proceeded to get acquainted.

A warm welcome awaited the Rangers when they joined the northern army.

As usual, the Rangers were assigned to outpost duty and scouting.

Was this fellow Roberts alone, or had he a dozen Rangers in town with him?

If they killed him, other Rangers would come to avenge his death.

By the time the sun pushed into sight the Rangers were in the saddle.

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special forces

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