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fighter

noun fight·er \ˈfī-tər\

: a warrior or soldier

: someone who does not give up : someone who continues fighting or trying

: a fast airplane that has weapons for destroying enemy aircraft

Full Definition of FIGHTER

:  one that fights: as
a (1) :  warrior, soldier (2) :  a pugnacious or game individual (3) :  1boxer 1
b :  an airplane of high speed and maneuverability with armament designed to destroy enemy aircraft
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First Known Use of FIGHTER

13th century

Related to FIGHTER

Synonyms
dogface, soldier, legionary, legionnaire, man-at-arms, regular, serviceman, trooper, warrior
Antonyms
civilian

Rhymes with FIGHTER

biter, blighter, kiter, lighter, miter, niter, plighter, smiter, titer, writer

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9 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. fighter
  2. fighter-bomber
  3. fighter-interceptor
  4. booze fighter
  5. day fighter
  6. escort fighter
  7. freedom fighter
  8. night fighter
  9. street fighter
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