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Ranger

ran·ger

UK/ˈɹeɪ̯nd͡ʒə/ US/ˈɹeɪ̯nd͡ʒɚ/ fairly common

noun

2.

an official who is responsible for managing and protecting an area of forest

3.

a member of a military unit trained as shock troops for hit-and-run raids

Synonyms

Origin

From range (verb) + -er.

Phrases

  • long ranger
  • PowerPoint ranger
  • ranger file
  • ranger panties
  • ranger vest
  • Rangers Valley
  • rump ranger

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