Troop

Word TROOP
Character 5
Hyphenation troop
Pronunciations /tɹuːp/

Definitions and meanings of "Troop"

What do we mean by troop?

A group of soldiers. noun

Military units; soldiers. noun

A unit of cavalry, armored vehicles, or artillery in a European army, corresponding to a platoon in the US Army. noun

A unit of at least five Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts under the guidance of an adult leader. noun

A group or company of people, animals, or things. noun

To move or go as a group or in large numbers. intransitive verb

An assemblage of people; a multitude; a company; a band. noun

A body of soldiers: generally used in the plural, signifying soldiers in general, whether more or less numerous, and whether belonging to the infantry, cavalry, or artillery. noun

In cavalry, the unit of formation, consisting usually of sixty troopers, commanded by a captain, and corresponding to a company of infantry. noun

Hence The command by commission and rank of such a troop of horse. noun

A band or company of performers; a troupe. noun

A particular roll or call of the drum; a signal for marching. noun

Tony's beat of the troop was the signal for the soldiers to assemble. noun

A herd or flock of beasts or birds: as, a troop of antelopes or sparrows. noun

To assemble or gather in crowds; flock together.

To march; to march in or form part of a troop or company.

To march off in haste.

To associate or consort.

To associate as in a troop or company.

(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").

A company of stageplayers; a troupe.

A basic unit of girl or boy scouts, consisting of 6 to 10 youngsters.

(collective) A group of baboons.

A particular roll of the drum; a quick march.

Mushrooms that are in a close group but not close enough to be called a cluster.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Troop

The word "troop" in example sentences

As you draw down through July, you then pause with that new force structure, you do what they call a troop-to-task analysis to see if you have enough troops or the right type against the right task to continue the mission. ❋ Unknown (2008)

In analyzing what we call troop to task, meaning what do you need to do and how many folks do you need to do it -- in analyzing that, General Casey and his Iraqi counterparts have determined that there are more forces needed, more Iraqi forces for sure. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Senate Republicans saying the troop surge, what they call the troop surge, is turning things around. ❋ Unknown (2007)

I stood up to pop what we call a troop strap (ph). ❋ Unknown (2005)

That sullen, good-for-nothing brute, Balmawhapple, was sent to escort you from Doune, with what he calls his troop of horse. ❋ Unknown (2004)

These numbers are surely underestimates of the true costs of the long-term troop commitments, in part because as you reduce the number of troops, the average cost per soldier tends to rise, since fixed costs are divided over a smaller number of troops. ❋ Robert Naiman (2011)

The commander who instituted a policy cracking down on pregnancy among soldiers defended it Tuesday as necessary to maintain troop strength, but said no soldier would ever be court-martialed for violating the directive. ❋ Unknown (2009)

But Secretary of Defense Robert Gates appeared to push back today against those calling for a rapid increase in troop levels. ❋ Unknown (2009)

On a visit to Baghdad last week, Vice President Biden and Maliki agreed on the need for a long-term "strategic partnership" between the two countries but did not discuss the possibility of a longer-term troop presence, U.S. and Iraqi officials say. ❋ Liz Sly (2011)

If Obama had announced an increase in troop strength in any way different from the policy he did announce, America's Conservatives would have opposed his decision. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Upon taking office Obama immediately authorized an increase in troop levels – something that President Bush refused to do – bringing US troop levels in Afghanistan to the highest they had ever been. ❋ Unknown (2010)

One of the most important questions the Army asks every young troop is religion. ❋ Unknown (2010)

In addition to waiting for the release of a report about likely increases in troop levels from the top U.S. military commander on the ground, Shaheen said Congress should also wait on information relating to the benchmarks it has “mandated” from the White House for determining success of the mission in Afghanistan. ❋ Unknown (2009)

But I think there will not be a significant increase in troop levels in Afghanistan beyond the 68,000, at least probably through the end of the year. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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