Meaning of Sapper | Babel Free
ˈsæpɚDefinitions
Equivalents
Examples
“his knowledge of Arabic and freedom from the theories of the ordinary sapper-school enabled him to teach⟳ the art of demolition to unlettered Beduin in a quick and ready way.”
“A vast minefield trapped Ukrainian troops for weeks as infantry sappers slowly cleared an assault route on foot.”
“By a remarkable piece of railway reconstruction work⟳ on the part of the Allied Forces—mainly South African railway construction troops—mines laid along the track by the retreating enemy were removed by sappers, and the German damage⟳ made good, within 7 days.”
“Billinge, from St Austell, was one of the first soldiers to land⟳ on 'Gold' beach on June 6 1944. He was a sapper attached to the 44 Royal Engineer Commandos and was one of only four to survive⟳ from his unit.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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