trooper — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A soldier of private rank in cavalry or armor.

   Synonyms

   cavalrymanhorse soldiercrewmanarmored soldier

2. A cavalry horse; a charger.

3. A soldier.

4. A troopship.

   Usage

   • UK usage

   Examples

   She was built by William Denny & Bros. Ltd., and launched in 1939, but went immediately on active service as a trooper.

5. A mounted policeman.

   Usage

   • Australia

Verb

1. To work as a trooper.

   Examples

   Maybe I should quit troopering and hire on with Global Harvest.

2. To work steadily at an unpleasant job without complaint.

   Examples

   Carrie handed out tools, helped hold a measuring tape, and troopered on where she could,

   More examples (1)

   But she troopered on, plastering a smile on her face and giving her a warm greeting and inwardly reminded herself that Ms. Madeleine was of no threat to her, as if she had a fear of Jack-in-the-boxes.

Noun

1. a soldier in a motorized army unit

   Broader terms

   soldier

2. a mounted police officer

   Broader terms

   police officerofficer

3. a state police officer

   Synonyms

   state trooper

   Broader terms

   police officerofficer

4. a soldier mounted on horseback

   Synonyms

   cavalry soldier

   Broader terms

   soldier

   Examples

   a cavalryman always takes good care of his mount