ranger

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   That which separates or arranges; a sieve.

   The tamis raunger.

2. 2
   verb

   To work as a ranger.

   Just like down in Texas when I was rangering, you just keep turning over rocks […]

3. 3
   noun

   a member of a military unit trained as shock troops for hit-and-run raids

4. 4
   noun

   an official who is responsible for managing and protecting an area of forest

5. 5
   noun

   One who ranges; a rover.

6. 6
   noun

   A keeper, guardian, or soldier who ranges over a region (generally of wilderness) to protect the area or enforce the law.

7. 7
   noun

   A dog that beats the ground in search of game.

8. 8
   noun

   In some modern armies, an elite soldier, similar to special forces but often operating in larger units.

Etymology

From range (verb) + -er.