ranger

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Synonyms: range, anger, banger, danger, granger, ringer, langer, hanger, ranged, rager, wanger

Antonyms: range, anger, banger, danger, granger, ringer, langer, hanger, ranged, rager, wanger

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Noun

1. One who [[range]]s; a [[rover]].
2. A [[keeper]], [[guardian]], or [[soldier]] who [[range]]s over a region (generally of [[wilderness]]) to [[protect]] the area or enforce the law.
3. {{lb|en|obsolete}} That which separates or arranges; a [[sieve]].
4. A [[dog]] that [[beat]]s the [[ground]] in search of [[game]].
5. {{lb|en|military}} In some modern armies, an elite soldier, similar to [[special forces]] but often operating in larger units.
6. {{lb|en|literature|role-playing games}} A warrior character, often with wilderness and stealth skill, who typically travels the countryside.
7. {{lb|en|role-playing games}} A character skilled in the use of {{l|en|ranged weapon|ranged weapons}}.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|rare|transitive}} To work as a ranger.

Proper noun

1. {{surname|en}}.

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