shock troops

shock troops
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

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