WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
shock troops /ˈʃɑk ˌtrups/USA pronunciation   n. [plural]
  1. Militarytroops specially selected, trained, and equipped for carrying out an assault.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
shock′ troops′, [Mil.]
  1. Militarytroops especially selected, trained, and equipped for engaging in assault.
  • 1915–20

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
shock troops pl n
  1. soldiers specially trained and equipped to carry out an assault
'shock troops' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
storm trooper

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