Commando
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kəˈmɑːndəʊ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Commando is a noun meaning A small fighting force specially trained for making quick destructive raids against enemy-held areas.
Meaning
A small fighting force specially trained for making quick destructive raids against enemy-held areas.
More Meanings
- 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.
Word Forms
- commandos
- commandoes
Synonyms for commando
Depending on context, synonyms include commandoman, ranger.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ranger, guerrilla, squad, command, raider, script.
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