paratrooper
1 of 1noun/ˈpɛrəˌtrupər/
Forms:paratroopers
1
a military personnel trained to parachute from aircraft into combat zones
- The paratrooper jumped from the plane into enemy territory under the cover of night.
- During the training exercise, each paratrooper had to demonstrate their ability to land accurately.
- The paratrooper regiment was deployed to provide support for the ground forces.
- As a seasoned paratrooper, he had participated in numerous airborne operations around the world.
- The paratrooper's bravery during the mission earned him a commendation for valor.
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