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trooper

Syllabification: (troop·er)
Pronunciation: /ˈtro͞opər/
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Definition of trooper

noun

  • 1US a state police officer.
  • chiefly US a mounted police officer.
  • 2a private soldier in a cavalry, armored, or airborne unit.
  • a cavalry horse.
  • chiefly British a ship used for transporting troops.

Phrases

swear like a trooper

swear a great deal.

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