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sapper

 

[ ˈsæpər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

military

A soldier responsible for detecting and disarming mines.

Synonyms

combat engineer, mine clearance specialist

Examples of usage

  • The sapper bravely approached the minefield to disarm the explosives.
  • Sappers are trained to detect and neutralize various types of explosives.
  • The sapper carefully inspected the area for hidden mines.
  • The sapper used specialized equipment to safely disarm the bomb.
  • The role of a sapper is crucial in ensuring the safety of troops in hostile environments.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

A person who clears a path or way, especially through difficult terrain.

Synonyms

pathfinder, trailblazer

Examples of usage

  • The sapper skillfully navigated through the dense forest to create a shortcut.
  • The team relied on the sapper to lead them through the treacherous mountain pass.
  • The sapper used his machete to clear the overgrown path for the group.
  • Being a sapper requires both physical strength and mental agility.
  • The sapper's expertise in trailblazing was invaluable during the expedition.

Translations

Translations of the word "sapper" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sapador

🇮🇳 सैपर

🇩🇪 Pionier

🇮🇩 penyapu ranjau

🇺🇦 сапер

🇵🇱 saper

🇯🇵 サッパー

🇫🇷 sapeur

🇪🇸 zapador

🇹🇷 mayın temizleyici

🇰🇷 사퍼

🇸🇦 كاسح الألغام

🇨🇿 ženista

🇸🇰 ženista

🇨🇳 工兵

🇸🇮 pionir

🇮🇸 sprengjusérfræðingur

🇰🇿 сапер

🇬🇪 საპერი

🇦🇿 mənzilgətirən

🇲🇽 zapador

Word origin

The term 'sapper' originated from the French word 'sapeur', which referred to military engineers responsible for digging trenches and tunnels during sieges. Over time, the role of sappers evolved to include tasks such as mine detection and clearing paths in challenging environments. Sappers have played a crucial role in military operations, construction projects, and exploration expeditions throughout history.

See also: sapling, sappiness, sappy.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,484, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.