paratroop
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par·a·troops
(păr′ə-tro͞ops′)pl.n.
Infantry trained and equipped to parachute.
par′a·troop′ adj.
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paratroop
(ˈpærəˌtruːp)n
(Military) (modifier) denoting soldiers trained and equipped to be dropped by parachute into a battle area: a paratroop regiment.
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par•a•troop
(ˈpær əˌtrup)adj.
1. of or pertaining to paratroopers: paratroop boots.
n. 2. paratroops, a unit of paratroopers; paratroopers collectively.
[1935–40; back formation from paratrooper]
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