paratroops
paratroops
Definition
para·troops (par′ə tro̵̅o̅ps′)
plural noun
troops trained and equipped to parachute into a combat area
Etymology: < para(chute) + troop
paratroops
Usage Examples
Converse of subject
- capture: It is well known that despite the heroic and bloody defensive action of the Royal Marines the Island was captured by German paratroops.
Converse of object
- drop: The Squadron dropped 846 paratroops without postponing or canceling any details.
- carry: When configured to carry paratroops, 40 in the Freight Bay and 30 in the Tail Boom.
Adjective modifier
- German: It is well known that despite the heroic and bloody defensive action of the Royal Marines the Island was captured by German paratroops.
- French: ON 5 November 1956 British and French paratroops occupied Egypt's Port Said at the entrance to the Suez Canal.
- American: Note: The German Fallschirmjaeger of WWII did not wear a beret of any color; neither did the American paratroops.
Noun used with modifier
- enemy: Two battalions of enemy paratroops landed west of Catania destroyed by our own paratroops.
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