ranger

[ reyn-jer ]

noun

1. forest ranger.
2. one of a body of armed guards who patrol a region.
3. (initial capital letter) a U.S. soldier in World War II specially trained for making surprise raids and attacks in small groups. Compare commando ( def 1 ).
4. a soldier specially trained in the techniques of guerrilla warfare, especially in jungle terrain.
5. a person who ranges or roves.
6. (especially in Texas) a member of the state police.
7. British. a keeper of a royal forest or park.
8. Building Trades. wale ¹( def 5 ).
9. (initial capital letter) one of a series of instrumented U.S. space probes launched in the 1960s that transmitted closeup pictures of the moon before impacting the lunar surface.

Ranger

¹

/ ˈreɪndʒə /

noun

1. a member of the senior branch of the Guides

Ranger

²

/ ˈreɪndʒə /

noun

1. any of a series of nine American lunar probes launched between 1961 and 1965, three of which transmitted to earth photographs of the moon

ranger

³

/ ˈreɪndʒə /

noun

1. sometimes capital an official in charge of a forest, park, estate, nature reserve, etc
2. a person employed to patrol a State or national park or forest Brit equivalentwarden
3. one of a body of armed troops employed to police a State or district

   a Texas Ranger

4. (in the US and certain other armies) a commando specially trained in making raids
5. a person who wanders about large areas of country; a rover

Other Words From

• under·ranger noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of ranger¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; range, -er ¹

Example Sentences

Defender Lewis, who is on loan at Sao Paulo from Newcastle, has an ankle injury whilst Rangers winger McCausland has been nursing a foot problem.

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McCausland was involved for Rangers against Hearts in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday but was unable to train on Monday because of a niggle.

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A report from the International Ranger Federation found that only 38% of rangers surveyed had access to life insurance.

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Clement, too, insisted this cannot be a one-off for Rangers and says words will only go so far to placate the fanbase.

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However, the former Rangers, West Ham United and Heart of Midlothian striker will take a side step to allow McKay to bring his computer game, Football Manager, experience to life.

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