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commando commando /kəˈmænˌdoʊ/

() (military) a member of a military unit trained as shock troops for hit-and-run raids ( ranger , commando )
(military) a member of a military unit trained as shock troops for hit-and-run raids
The commando unit was trained for specialized, high-risk operations.
The commando unit was trained for specialized, high-risk operations.
(military) an amphibious military unit trained for raids into enemy territory ( commando )
(military) an amphibious military unit trained for raids into enemy territory

[Archaic, British] Sweet spiced porridge made from hulled wheat ( frumenty [Archaic, British] )
sweet spiced porridge made from hulled wheat
In medieval times, frumenty was a common and hearty dish.
In medieval times, frumenty was a common and hearty dish.

[ N. American] Sheet of slate; for writing with chalk ( chalkboard [ N. American] , blackboard )
sheet of slate; for writing with chalk
The teacher wrote down the important points on the blackboard so that we could all copy them in our notebooks
The teacher wrote down the important points on the blackboard so that we could all copy them in our notebooks

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