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insurgent
insurgent
/ˌɪnˈsɝːdʒənt/
adjective
In opposition to a civil authority or government
(
insurgent
,
seditious
,
subversive
)
in opposition to a civil authority or government
noun
A member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
(
guerilla
,
insurgent
,
irregular
,
guerrilla
)
a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
The guerrilla fighters launched surprise attacks against the occupying forces.
The guerrilla fighters launched surprise attacks against the occupying forces.
A person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)
(
freedom fighter
,
insurgent
,
insurrectionist
,
rebel
)
a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)
The rebellious teenager defied authority and questioned societal norms.
The rebellious teenager defied authority and questioned societal norms.
branding iron
branding iron
/ˈbrændɪŋ ˈaɪərn/
noun
Implement used to brand live stock
(
branding iron
,
iron
)
implement used to brand live stock
egret
egret
/ˈɛgrət/
noun
Any of various usually white herons having long plumes during breeding season
(
egret
)
any of various usually white herons having long plumes during breeding season
The egret, adorned with long white plumes, waded gracefully in the marsh.
The egret, adorned with long white plumes, waded gracefully in the marsh.
trimaran
trimaran
/ˈtrɪməræn/
noun
A fast sailboat with 3 parallel hulls
(
trimaran
)
a fast sailboat with 3 parallel hulls
The trimaran raced across the water, its three hulls slicing through the waves.
The trimaran raced across the water, its three hulls slicing through the waves.
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