ranger
1 of 1noun/ˈreɪndʒər/
Forms:rangers
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someone whose job is to take care of a forest, park, or an area of countryside
C1- The park ranger led a guided tour, educating visitors about the local wildlife and vegetation.
- As a forest ranger, his duties included monitoring trails and enforcing safety regulations.
- The ranger quickly responded to reports of a wildfire, coordinating efforts to contain it.
- She always wanted to be a ranger, spending her days protecting and preserving natural landscapes.
- The ranger's cabin was nestled deep in the woods, serving as a base for his conservation work.
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a member of the Texas State Rangers, historically including mounted officers who maintained order on the frontier
- The Texas ranger investigated the criminal case.
- Rangers were stationed along the frontier to maintain peace.
- The lawman became a ranger after years of service.
- The ranger patrolled rural areas to enforce the law.
- Historical accounts describe rangers tracking outlaws on horseback.
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a soldier trained for rapid, flexible, and often unconventional combat, typically used in raids or special operations
- The rangers conducted a surprise raid behind enemy lines.
- Military rangers are trained for reconnaissance and ambush tactics.
- The ranger led his team through difficult terrain to reach the target.
- He served as a ranger in elite commando operations.
- Rangers often operate in small, highly mobile units.
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