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Definition of Paratroops
1. Noun. Infantry trained and equipped to parachute.
Generic synonyms: Foot, Infantry
Member holonyms: Para, Paratrooper
Definition of Paratroops
1. Noun. infantry soldiers deployed by parachute ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Paratroops
1. paratroop [n] - See also: paratroop
Lexicographical Neighbors of Paratroops
Literary usage of Paratroops
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. General Kenney Reports: A Personal History of the Pacific War by George C. Kenney (1997)
"At about two thousand feet and directly behind the A-2os came ninety-six €-475
carrying paratroops, supplies, and some artillery. ..."
2. The Cold War in Asia edited by James G. Hershberg (1996)
"The enemy might use paratroops, Mao contended, "to disrupt our rear areas, ...
We should be on guard against enemy paratroops deep inside our country and ..."
3. Who Goes TherePolitical Science (2004)
"One hundred forty one paratroops and air crewmen were killed. ... Nineteen hundred
paratroops were to capture the Primosole bridge, but more than half the ..."
4. Air Force Combat Units of World War II by Maurer Maurer (1983)
"Flew first mission on ii Nov, landing paratroops at Maison Blanche. Dropped paratroops
to capture airfields during the battle for Tunisia. ..."
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