Sas (Noun)
Meaning
A specialist regiment of the British army that is trained in commando techniques of warfare and used in clandestine operations (especially against terrorist groups).
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The SAS operative moved stealthily through the shadows, his eyes scanning the surroundings for any sign of the enemy.
- The government has neither confirmed nor denied the involvement of SAS troops in the covert operation against the terrorist group.
- Special Air Service (SAS) forces were deployed to counter the hijacking of the commercial airliner.
- He was honored for his bravery as an ex-SAS soldier who had served in multiple tours of duty in several war-torn countries.
- Following weeks of grueling training, he was finally accepted into the elite SAS regiment, a feat few could achieve.