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Mil.troops especially selected, trained, and equipped for engaging in assault.[1915-20]
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shock 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… … Useful english dictionary
shock troops — N PLURAL Shock troops are soldiers who are specially trained to carry out a quick attack … English dictionary
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shock troops — /ˈʃɒk trups/ (say shok troohps) plural noun troops especially selected, trained, and equipped for engaging in assault. Also, storm troops …
shock troops — noun plural Date: 1917 1. troops especially suited and chosen for offensive work because of their high morale, training, and discipline 2. a group of people militant in pressing for a cause … New Collegiate Dictionary
