MUSKETEERS Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word musketeers. (close relations)
Definition of MUSKETEERS
Best Alternative Words for MUSKETEERS
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corps | nounn | |||||||
noun • an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support • a body of people associated together | ||||||||
military | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare • characteristic of or associated with soldiers or the military • associated with or performed by members of the armed services as contrasted with civilians noun • the military forces of a nation | ||||||||
armies | nounn | |||||||
noun • a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state • the army of the United States of America; the agency that organizes and trains soldiers for land warfare • a large number of people united for some specific purpose | ||||||||
battalions | nounn | |||||||
noun • an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies • a large indefinite quantity | ||||||||
cavalcades | nounn | |||||||
noun • a procession of people traveling on horseback | ||||||||
cavalries | ||||||||
noun • troops trained to fight on horseback • a highly mobile army unit | ||||||||
defenders | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who cares for persons or property • a fighter who holds out against attack | ||||||||
fighters | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • someone who fights (or is fighting) • a high-speed military or naval airplane designed to destroy enemy aircraft in the air • someone who fights for a cause | ||||||||
guards | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who keeps watch over something or someone • the person who lines up between the center and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team on the line of scrimmage • a device designed to prevent injury or accidents • a posture of defence in boxing or fencing • the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team • a military unit serving to protect some place or person • a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. • the duty of serving as a sentry • (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage between the center and the tackles • a position on a basketball team verb • to keep watch over • watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect • protect against a challenge or attack • take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence | ||||||||
gunslingers | nounn | |||||||
noun • a professional killer who uses a gun | ||||||||
legions | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • archaic terms for army • association of ex-servicemen • a large military unit • a vast multitude adjective satellite • amounting to a large indefinite number | ||||||||
militias | nounn | |||||||
noun • civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army • the entire body of physically fit civilians eligible by law for military service | ||||||||
patrols | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a detachment used for security or reconnaissance • the activity of going around or through an area at regular intervals for security purposes • a group that goes through a region at regular intervals for the purpose of security verb • maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol | ||||||||
platoons | nounn | |||||||
noun • a military unit that is a subdivision of a company; usually has a headquarters and two or more squads; usually commanded by a lieutenant • a team of policemen working under the military platoon system • a group of persons who are engaged in a common activity | ||||||||
rangers | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an official who is responsible for managing and protecting an area of forest • a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier • a member of a military unit trained as shock troops for hit-and-run raids | ||||||||
regiments | nounn | |||||||
noun • army unit smaller than a division, which can be divided into several companies, squadrons, or batteries and often into two battalions. verb • subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization • form (military personnel) into a regiment • assign to a regiment | ||||||||
sentinels | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event | ||||||||
soldiers | nounn | |||||||
noun • an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army • a wingless sterile ant or termite having a large head and powerful jaws adapted for defending the colony verb • serve as a soldier in the military | ||||||||
squadrons | nounn | |||||||
noun • a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms • an air force unit larger than a flight and smaller than a group • a naval unit that is detached from the fleet for a particular task | ||||||||
troopers | nounn | |||||||
noun • a soldier in a motorized army unit • a mounted police officer • a state police officer • a soldier mounted on horseback | ||||||||