Vocabulary Entry

sapper

|noun • verb

noun

A sapper is a soldier responsible for tasks like building and repairing roads and bridges, as well as laying or clearing mines.

Example Sentences

"The sapper carefully laid explosives to ensure the enemy's fortifications were compromised."

"During the mission, the sappers worked tirelessly to establish a safe passage for their troops."

"Sappers are essential in military operations for their skills in engineering and demolition."

verb

Example Sentences

"The soldiers began to sapper the enemy's position to gain a strategic advantage."

"He learned how to sapper effectively during his training, which involved using small charges."

"To sapper the defenses without being detected requires significant skill and stealth."