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| Main Entry: | |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | bushfighter |
| Synonyms: | commando, freedom fighter, irregular, mercenary, professional soldier, resistance fighter, soldier of fortune, terrorist, underground fighter |
| Notes: | guerrilla is from a Spanish diminutive of guerra 'war' and refers to a soldier of an independent armed resistance force; gorilla is the ape |
| Main Entry: | task force |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | group set to carry out a task |
| Synonyms: | TF, commando, crew, detail, squadron, task group, working party |
| Main Entry: | special forces |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | specially trained military troops |
| Synonyms: | Green Berets, commandos, elite troops, guerrilla troops, paratroops, rangers, rapid deployment force, shock troops, storm troops |
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