Dragoon
noun
A type of soldier who can fight on foot or riding a horse.
The dragoons were prepared to defend the castle.

Often appears as...
- dragoon regiment
- mounted dragoon
Usage tips
Historical
verb
To force someone to do something that they do not want to do.
She felt dragooned into agreeing with them.

Often appears as...
- dragooned into
- dragoon out of
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A type of soldier who can fight on foot or riding a horse.
The dragoons were prepared to defend the castle.

Often appears as...
- dragoon regiment
- mounted dragoon
Usage tips
Historical
verb
To force someone to do something that they do not want to do.
She felt dragooned into agreeing with them.

Often appears as...
- dragooned into
- dragoon out of
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2

Historical Use
Understand 'dragoon' was more common in historical contexts, especially relating to warfare.

History books often describe how dragoons fought in old battles.
Dual Abilities
Remember, a 'dragoon' refers to a soldier skilled in fighting both on horseback and on foot.

Dragoons trained just as hard on foot as they did on horseback.
Military Rank
The term 'dragoon' is sometimes used to denote a military rank within cavalry units.

He achieved the rank of dragoon after years of service.
Historical Use
Understand 'dragoon' was more common in historical contexts, especially relating to warfare.

History books often describe how dragoons fought in old battles.
Dual Abilities
Remember, a 'dragoon' refers to a soldier skilled in fighting both on horseback and on foot.

Dragoons trained just as hard on foot as they did on horseback.
Military Rank
The term 'dragoon' is sometimes used to denote a military rank within cavalry units.

He achieved the rank of dragoon after years of service.
Historical Use
Understand 'dragoon' was more common in historical contexts, especially relating to warfare.

History books often describe how dragoons fought in old battles.
Dual Abilities
Remember, a 'dragoon' refers to a soldier skilled in fighting both on horseback and on foot.

Dragoons trained just as hard on foot as they did on horseback.
Military Rank
The term 'dragoon' is sometimes used to denote a military rank within cavalry units.

He achieved the rank of dragoon after years of service.
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