Sapper

Pronunciation

• enPR: săpʹər
• Rhymes: -æpÉ™(r)

Origin

sap + -er

Full definition of sapper

Noun

1. 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.
2. (British, colloquial) an officer or private of the Royal Engineers.

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