trooper

UK /ˈtɹuːpə(ɹ)/ US /ˈtɹuːpə(ɹ)/
noun 6verb 2

Definitions

noun

1

A soldier of private rank in cavalry or armor.

2

A cavalry horse; a charger.

3

A soldier.

4

A troopship.

She was built by William Denny & Bros. Ltd., and launched in 1939, but went immediately on active service as a trooper.

5

Ellipsis of state trooper.

verb

1

To work as a trooper.

Maybe I should quit troopering and hire on with Global Harvest.

2

To work steadily at an unpleasant job without complaint.

Carrie handed out tools, helped hold a measuring tape, and troopered on where she could,

But she troopered on, plastering a smile on her face and giving her a warm greeting and inwardly reminded herself that Ms. Madeleine was of no threat to her, as if she had a fear of Jack-in-the-boxes.

noun

1

Alternative letter-case form of trooper.

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