Synonyms for rangers

Grammar : Noun

Spell : reyn-jer

Phonetic Transcription : ˈreɪn dʒər

Définition of rangers

Origin : late 14c., "gamekeeper," agent noun from range (v.)). Attested from 1660s in sense of "man (often mounted) who polices an area." The elite U.S. combat unit is attested from 1942 (organized 1941).

noun patrol person

Example sentences :

Stark, with a part of the Rangers, made a dash and captured seven prisoners.
Extract from : « Harper's Young People, October 19, 1880 » by Various

For the Rangers there is no escape; they must conquer or die.
Extract from : « Harper's Young People, October 19, 1880 » by Various

At sunrise he was back to the Rangers with the re-enforcements and supplies.
Extract from : « Harper's Young People, October 19, 1880 » by Various

The British force now consisted of 200 Indians and 30 rangers.
Extract from : « Chronicles of Border Warfare » by Alexander Scott Withers

The Rangers welcomed the recruits heartily, and proceeded to get acquainted.
Extract from : « Rodney, the Ranger » by John V. Lane

A warm welcome awaited the Rangers when they joined the northern army.
Extract from : « Rodney, the Ranger » by John V. Lane

As usual, the Rangers were assigned to outpost duty and scouting.
Extract from : « Rodney, the Ranger » by John V. Lane

Was this fellow Roberts alone, or had he a dozen Rangers in town with him?
Extract from : « Oh, You Tex! » by William Macleod Raine

If they killed him, other Rangers would come to avenge his death.
Extract from : « Oh, You Tex! » by William Macleod Raine

By the time the sun pushed into sight the Rangers were in the saddle.
Extract from : « Oh, You Tex! » by William Macleod Raine

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