Associations to the word «Ranger»

Wiktionary

RANGER, noun. One who ranges; a rover.
RANGER, noun. A roving robber; one who seeks plunder.
RANGER, noun. A keeper, guardian, or soldier who ranges over a region (generally of wilderness) to protect the area or enforce the law.
RANGER, noun. (obsolete) That which separates or arranges; a sieve.
RANGER, noun. A dog that beats the ground in search of game.
RANGER, noun. (military) In some modern armies, an elite soldier, similar to special forces but often operating in larger units.
RANGER, noun. (literature),(role-playing games) A warrior character, often with wilderness and stealth skill, who typically travels the country side.
RANGER, noun. (role-playing games) A character skilled in the use of ranged weapon.
RANGER, noun. (baseball) A player that plays for the Texas Rangers.
RANGER, noun. (ice hockey) A players from the New York Rangers team.
RANGER FILE, noun. (military) in single file with a short distance between the soldiers
RANGER VEST, noun. Any military or outdoor-themed vest commonly used by civilians.

Dictionary definition

RANGER, noun. A member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier.
RANGER, noun. An official who is responsible for managing and protecting an area of forest.
RANGER, noun. A member of a military unit trained as shock troops for hit-and-run raids.

Wise words

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Yiddish Proverb