TROOP

Troop

A troop is a military unit, originally a small force of cavalry, subordinate to a squadron. In many armies a troop is the equivalent unit to the infantry section or platoon. Exceptions are the Royal Horse Artillery and the US Cavalry, where troop refers to an infantry company or artillery battery.

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troop

Noun

  1. A collection of people; a company; a number; a multitude.
  2. A small unit of cavalry or armour commanded by a captain, corresponding to a platoon or company of infantry.
  3. A detachment of soldiers or police, especially horse artillery, armour, or state troopers.
  4. Soldiers, military forces (usually "troops").
  5. A company of stageplayers; a troupe.
  6. A particular roll of the drum; a quick march.
  7. A unit of girl or boy scouts.
  8. Mushrooms that are in a close group but not close enough to be called a cluster.

Verb

  1. To move in numbers; to come or gather in crowds or troops.
  2. To march on; to go forward in haste.
  3. To move or march as if in a crowd.


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