Paratroop
verb
To drop troops by parachute from an aircraft.
The army decided to paratroop reinforcements into the area during the conflict.

Often appears as...
- airborne troops
- military drop
Usage tips
Neutral
General
noun
Airborne troops trained to fight after being dropped by parachute.
The paratroop division was critical to the success of the operation.

Often appears as...
- combat team
- military unit
Usage tips
Neutral
General
verb
To drop troops by parachute from an aircraft.
The army decided to paratroop reinforcements into the area during the conflict.

Often appears as...
- airborne troops
- military drop
Usage tips
Neutral
General
noun
Airborne troops trained to fight after being dropped by parachute.
The paratroop division was critical to the success of the operation.

Often appears as...
- combat team
- military unit
Usage tips
Neutral
General
Definition 1 of 2

Understanding Transfer
Consider the military background when using 'paratroop'. It often involves operations requiring courage.
The soldiers were trained to paratroop into enemy lines during the night.
Contextual Usage
When discussing rapid military response, 'paratroop' conveys urgency and effectiveness.
The president ordered the forces to paratroop into the region swiftly.
Cultural References
The word can evoke images of historical military operations, such as D-Day during World War II.
Many depicted the paratroopers landing on the beaches of Normandy.
Understanding Transfer
Consider the military background when using 'paratroop'. It often involves operations requiring courage.
The soldiers were trained to paratroop into enemy lines during the night.
Contextual Usage
When discussing rapid military response, 'paratroop' conveys urgency and effectiveness.
The president ordered the forces to paratroop into the region swiftly.
Cultural References
The word can evoke images of historical military operations, such as D-Day during World War II.
Many depicted the paratroopers landing on the beaches of Normandy.
Understanding Transfer
Consider the military background when using 'paratroop'. It often involves operations requiring courage.
The soldiers were trained to paratroop into enemy lines during the night.
Contextual Usage
When discussing rapid military response, 'paratroop' conveys urgency and effectiveness.
The president ordered the forces to paratroop into the region swiftly.
Cultural References
The word can evoke images of historical military operations, such as D-Day during World War II.
Many depicted the paratroopers landing on the beaches of Normandy.
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