sappers

/ˈsæpərz/

Meanings

noun

One who saps; specifically, one who is employed in working at saps, building and repairing fortifications, and the like. Often known as a combat engineer or military engineer.

Examples :

"During the war, the sappers worked tirelessly digging trenches and reinforcing the bunkers to protect the soldiers. "

noun

An officer or private of the Royal Engineers.

Examples :

"During the construction of the new bridge, the sappers meticulously checked the structural integrity of each support beam. "

military person job

Related Words

reinforcing verb

/ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrsɪŋ/ /ˌriːɪnˈfɔrsɪŋ/

To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.

"He reinforced the handle with a metal rod and a bit of tape."

building noun

/ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/

The act or process by which something is built; construction.

"The building of the bridge will be completed in a couple of weeks."

engineers noun

/ˌɛnd͡ʒɪˈnɪəz/ /ˌɛnd͡ʒɪˈnɪɹz/

A person who is qualified or professionally engaged in any branch of engineering.

"The engineers designed a new water filtration system for the school. "

structural noun

/ˈstrʌktʃərəl/ /ˈstrʌktʃərəl/

Structural steel, used in construction.

"The building's structural steel supports the weight of the roof. "

integrity noun

/ɪnˈtɛɡɹəti/

Steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code.

"The teacher's integrity was evident in her fair grading system, as she consistently applied the school's rules to every student. "

employed verb

/ɛmˈplɔɪd/

To hire (somebody for work or a job).

"Yesterday our local garage employed a new mechanic."

meticulously adverb

/məˈtɪkjələsli/ /məˈtɪkjʊləsli/

In a meticulous manner.

"The chef meticulously prepared each ingredient, ensuring the dish was perfectly seasoned. "

tirelessly adverb

/ˈtaɪərləslɪ/ /ˈtaɪərləsli/

In a tireless manner; without tiring, flagging, or ceasing.

"The volunteers worked tirelessly to improve the content."

specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

construction noun

/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/

The process of constructing.

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

repairing verb

/rɪˈpɛərɪŋ/ /rɪˈpɛrɪŋ/

To restore to good working order, fix, or improve damaged condition; to mend; to remedy.

"to repair a house, a road, a shoe, or a ship"

fortifications noun

/ˌfɔːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/ /ˌfɔːrtəfɪˈkeɪʃənz/

The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places to strengthen defence against an enemy.

"The medieval city's fortifications, including its high walls and deep moat, protected it from attack. "