barrier troops

Noun

Meaning

barrier troops pl (plural only)

Military units that are located in the rear or on the front line to maintain military discipline of the main forces by preventing desertion.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

blocking unit blocking detachment anti-retreat troops blocking formation anti-retreat unit

Close letter words and terms

barrier to trade barrier transfer machine barrier trevally barrier zone barriered barrierless