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rookies

/ˈrʊkiz/

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noun

An inexperienced recruit, especially in the police or armed forces.

Examples :

"The police captain assigned the rookies to patrol the quietest streets in the city. "

police military job person group

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noun

Examples :

"The rookies in the office made a few mistakes, but they are learning quickly. "

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noun

An athlete either new to the sport or to a team or in his first year of professional competition, especially said of baseball, basketball, hockey and American football players.

Examples :

"The basketball team has three rookies this year, so they are learning a lot from the experienced players. "

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noun

A type of firecracker, used by farmers to scare rooks.

Examples :

"The farmer set out a line of rookies along the edge of the field, hoping the loud bangs would keep the rooks from eating his newly planted seeds. "

agriculture weapon animal