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sappers

Pronunciation: [ˈsæpərz]

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Learn how to use sappers in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “military”

(noun) sappers are soldiers who help build and repair structures like bridges and roads, and sometimes they are also responsible for taking away dangers like bombs or mines. They are very important when an army is moving to help keep everything safe.

Example

The sappers quickly built a bridge so the troops could cross the river.

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The mission failed because there were no sappers available to help with the obstacles.

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What tasks do sappers usually perform in the military?

Context: “engineering”

(noun) sappers can also refer to workers who dig tunnels or trenches to support building projects or improve construction. They work underground to create safe paths and spaces.

Example

The sappers were successful in creating a tunnel that led to the site of the construction.

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The project was delayed because the sappers encountered unexpected rock layers in the ground.

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How do sappers ensure that the tunnels they dig are safe?

How to pronounce sappers

Pronunciation: [ˈsæpərz]

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