commando

[US]/kəˈmɑ:ndəu/
[UK]/kəˈmændo/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a member of a military unit specially trained for raids and assaults; commando
Word Forms
Pluralcommandos

Example Sentences

a commando operation full of blood and danger.

commando work required as much brain as brawn.

The commandos attacked the outpost at dawn.

units in 1st Commando Brigade

Indian commandos stormed a hijacked plane early today.

The commando force joined up with the airborne troops near the captured bridge.

The commandos pushed forward under the covering fire of their artillery.

These two missions were the first realized by allied forces in France.They have shown the ability to introduce a commando in occupied territory and exfiltrate it after the mission completed.

Real-world Examples

There are also commandos from other nations as well, including France.

Source: NPR News August 2016 Compilation

The rebels have also taken away the weapons of the dead police commandos.

Source: BBC Listening Collection April 2021

And Israeli military investigation, while praising the commandos involved, has found fault with decisions made.

Source: CNN Listening January 2013 Collection

There's already talk of U.S. commando raids.

Source: CNN Listening Collection May 2014

Like a commando in a combat zone, it uses stealth to survive.

Source: "Minute Earth" Fun Science (Selected Bilingual)

What's he gonna do? Dispatch a commando unit for pictures?

Source: Ugly Betty Season 1

This astonishes Thrym. The true identity of the " commandos" is very nearly revealed.

Source: Sophie's World (Original Version)

Two French commandos died, and the hostage-takers say they have killed the agent.

Source: The Economist - International

U.S. commandos seized Abu Anas from his car on this street in Tripoli Saturday.

Source: VOA Standard October 2013 Collection

Specially trained Afghan commandos fought alongside Afghan police to try to take control of the situation.

Source: BBC Listening Collection May 2013

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