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Uncommontroop
The correct spelling is troop.
How to pronounce troop
/tɹuːp/
nounIPA: /tɹuːp/
Say it like: Troo-p
The correct spelling is troop. (collective) A collection of people; a number; a multitude (in general). For example: "The children trooped into the room."
Usage Examples
“The children trooped into the room.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.(collective) A collection of people; a number; a multitude (in general).
- 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.
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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