soldiers (noun)
1soldiers' home — noun : an institution maintained (as by the federal or a state government) for the care and relief of military veterans * * * an institution that provides care and shelter for retired soldiers. [1860 65, Amer.] * * * soldiers home, a government… …
2soldiers' home — noun Date: 1860 an institution maintained (as by the federal or a state government) for the care and relief of military veterans …
3Soldiers of God — noun an Islamic extremist group of Kurds who oppose secular control with bombings and assassinations; believed to have ties with al Qaeda • Syn: ↑Jund ul Islam • Topics: ↑terrorism, ↑act of terrorism, ↑terrorist act • Regions: ↑Kurd …
4trench coat — noun a military style raincoat; belted with deep pockets • Hypernyms: ↑raincoat, ↑waterproof * * * noun 1. : a waterproof military overcoat with a removable woolen lining designed for wear in trenches 2. : a loose double breasted raincoat or… …
5crawl — verb 1》 move forward on the hands and knees or by dragging the body close to the ground. ↘(of an insect or small animal) move slowly along a surface. ↘move at an unusually slow pace. 2》 informal behave obsequiously or ingratiatingly. 3》… …
6shock troops — noun soldiers who are specially trained and armed to lead an assault • Hypernyms: ↑troop * * * noun plural : troops especially suited and chosen for offensive work because of their high morale, training, and discipline * * * Mil. troops… …
7soldier — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ brave, fine, good, great ▪ The president paid tribute to the brave soldiers who had lost their lives. ▪ trained ▪ experienced …
8Territorial Army — noun British unit of nonprofessional soldiers organized for the defense of Great Britain • Hypernyms: ↑territorial, ↑territorial reserve • Member Meronyms: ↑territorial • Part Meronyms: ↑yeomanry * * * Territorial Army …
9trench foot — noun resembling frostbite but without freezing; resulting from exposure to cold and wet • Syn: ↑immersion foot • Hypernyms: ↑frostbite, ↑cryopathy * * * noun Etymology: so called from its prevalence among soldiers serving in the trenches during… …
10war cry — noun 1. a yell intended to rally a group of soldiers in battle • Syn: ↑war whoop, ↑rallying cry, ↑battle cry • Hypernyms: ↑cry, ↑outcry, ↑call, ↑yell, ↑shout, ↑ …
