man-of-war vs trooper

man-of-war

noun
  • A man whose occupation is fighting in wars; a soldier, a warrior. 

  • A powerful armed naval vessel, primarily one armed with cannon and propelled by sails; a warship. 

  • The Arctic skua (Stercorarius parasiticus). 

trooper

noun
  • A soldier. 

  • One who endures adversity or hardship with an attitude of stoicism and persistence. 

  • A cavalry horse; a charger. 

  • A mounted policeman. 

  • A soldier of private rank in cavalry or armour. 

  • A troopship. 

verb
  • To work steadily at an unpleasant job without complaint. 

  • To work as a trooper. 

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