Phrase guide

troop carrier

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A vehicle of any kind for transporting soldiers.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Narrower terms: troopship

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noun

Meaning 2

any land or sea or air vehicle designed to carry troops

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: troop transport

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: military vehicle

Narrower terms: troopship

History

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