troop

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/tɹuːp/ English

Definitions

noun

(collective) A collection of people; a number; a multitude (in general).
A small unit of cavalry or armour commanded by a captain, corresponding to a platoon or company of infantry.
A detachment of soldiers or police, especially horse artillery, armour, or state troopers.
Soldiers, military forces (usually "troops").

verb

To move in numbers; to come or gather in crowds or troops.
To march on; to go forward in haste.
To move or march as if in a crowd.“The children trooped into the room.”

Related words

Synonyms

parade promenade flock scout group scout troop forces military squadron regiment platoon army soldier posse garrison personnel provider

Associated

carrier airlift commando cavalry scouts surge compartment scout mobilization movements convoy

Rhymes

group stoop poop dupe troupe loop whoop swoop roop droop

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