Synonymer

Uttal

  • UK:
    • IPA: /fəˌlɔːnˈhəʊp/
ÖversättningKontext
Substantiv
1.Forlorn hopemilitär

Definitioner

Substantiv

  1. (military) A small troop picked to make an advance attack, or the first attack; a storming party.
  2. Any dangerous or hopeless venture.

Exempel

  • Arnold, therefore, as usual with him, led the forlorn hope, marching about one hundred yards before the main body.
  • Lieutenant Templeton of the 76th offered to lead the forlorn hope.

Böjningsformer

Pluralforlorn hopes

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