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baktropp — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • rearguard noun The rearmost part of a force, especially a detachment of troops that protect the rear of a retreating force.

Senses

baktropp is used for these senses in English:

  • rearguard (military) The rearmost part of a force, especially a detachment of troops that protect the rear of a retreating force.

rearguard — full definition

  1. noun The rearmost part of a force, especially a detachment of troops that protect the rear of a retreating force.
  2. noun The defence, collectively the defenders.