What does commando mean?
Commando means A small fighting force specially trained for making quick destructive raids against enemy-held areas..
Commando
/kəˈmɑːndəʊ/ · noun
Meaning
A small fighting force specially trained for making quick destructive raids against enemy-held areas..
Definitions by Sense
- A small fighting force specially trained for making quick destructive raids against enemy-held areas.
- A commando trooper.
- (historical) An organized force of Boer troops in South Africa; a raid by such troops.
Example Sentences
The most important objective was at Batna itself, where a group of three commandos each comprising ten men was to attack Deleplanque's sub-prefecture […].
Ben Grant, 30, who spent more than five years as a commando in the Royal Marines, is part of group of seven ex-servicemen who arrived in Ukraine over the weekend to fight invading Russian forces.
Synonyms for commando
Antonyms for commando
Related Words
Word Forms
- commandos
- commandoes
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for commando?
Common synonyms include commandoman, ranger.
What is the opposite of commando?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use commando in a sentence?
The most important objective was at Batna itself, where a group of three commandos each comprising ten men was to attack Deleplanque's sub-prefecture […].
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