sapper Definition
a soldier responsible for tasks such as building and repairing roads, bridges, and trenches, laying and clearing mines, and other field engineering work.
Using sapper: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sapper" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The sappers were tasked with clearing the minefield.
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The enemy's trenches were destroyed by the sappers.
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Sappers are highly trained in demolitions and explosives.
sapper Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for sapper
Phrases with sapper
a military engineer who performs a variety of construction and demolition tasks under combat conditions
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The combat engineers were tasked with building a bridge across the river.
a military training institution that teaches soldiers how to perform field engineering tasks
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After basic training, he was sent to sapper school to learn specialized skills.
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The sapper company was responsible for clearing the minefield.
Origins of sapper
from Middle Dutch 'sappe', meaning 'spade'
Summary: sapper in Brief
A 'sapper' [ˈsæpər] is a soldier who specializes in field engineering tasks such as building and repairing roads, bridges, and trenches, laying and clearing mines, and other related work. They are highly trained in demolitions and explosives and often work under combat conditions. Phrases like 'combat engineer' and 'sapper school' extend the concept.
