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troop

/tɹuːp/

noun

Meaning

  • (collective) A collection of people; a number; a multitude (in general).

  • A small unit of cavalry or armour commanded by a captain, corresponding to a platoon or company of infantry.

  • A detachment of soldiers or police, especially horse artillery, armour, or state troopers.

  • Soldiers, military forces (usually "troops").

  • A company of stageplayers; a troupe.

  • A basic unit of girl or boy scouts, consisting of 6 to 10 youngsters.

  • (collective) A group of baboons.

  • A particular roll of the drum; a quick march.

  • Mushrooms that are in a close group but not close enough to be called a cluster.

verb

Meaning

  • To move in numbers; to come or gather in crowds or troops.

  • To march on; to go forward in haste.

  • To move or march as if in a crowd.

    "The children trooped into the room."