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Meaning of troops

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

troops

Pronunciation:/tɹuːps/

noun

Definitions

  1. (collective) A collection of people; a number; a multitude (in general).

  2. A small unit of cavalry or armour commanded by a captain, corresponding to a platoon or company of infantry.

  3. A detachment of soldiers or police, especially horse artillery, armour, or state troopers.

  4. Soldiers, military forces (usually "troops").

verb

Definitions

  1. To move in numbers; to come or gather in crowds or troops.

  2. To march on; to go forward in haste.

  3. To move or march as if in a crowd.

    Example: The children trooped into the room.