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storm troops

plural noun

, Military.
  1. (formerly) German troops specially chosen and equipped for carrying out assault operations.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of storm troops1

1915–20; translation of German Sturmtruppen
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Example Sentences

His two regular bodyguards, both on leave from the Literate storm troops, moved quickly to range themselves on either side of him.

A few days later the place where we were standing was under waves of German storm-troops.

Behind them, as storm troops for counter-attack, were some of the finest troops of the German army.

The Germans returned to the charge with forces estimated at three battalions, led by storm troops.

All the storm troops, including the guards, were in brand-new uniforms.

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