minuteman (Meaning)
minuteman (n)
an American militiaman prior to and during the American Revolution
a strategic weapon system using a guided missile of intercontinental range; missiles are equipped with nuclear warheads and dispersed in hardened silos
minuteman (n.)
A militiaman who was to be ready to march at a moment's notice; -- a term used in the American Revolution.
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minuteman Sentence Examples
- The Minuteman statue in Lexington symbolizes the American Revolution's spirit of preparedness.
- During the Revolutionary War, citizen-soldiers known as Minutemen responded to alarms within minutes.
- The Minutemen were equipped with their own firearms and trained to defend their communities against British forces.
- Their quick response time was crucial in the early battles of the war.
- The Minuteman Missile is an intercontinental ballistic missile designed for nuclear deterrence.
- The Minuteman III is the most advanced version of the missile, deployed in underground silos.
- The Minuteman program has played a vital role in maintaining peace through deterrence.
- Modern-day Minutemen are highly trained volunteer reservists in the National Guard.
- The Minuteman ethos of readiness and preparedness continues to inspire Americans today.
- Minutemen represent the courage and commitment of those who stand ready to defend their country.
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an American militiaman prior to and during the American Revolution, a strategic weapon system using a guided missile of intercontinental range; missiles are equ
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The Minuteman statue in Lexington symbolizes the American Revolution's spirit of preparedness.
During the Revolutionary War, citizen-soldiers known as Minutemen responded to alarms within minutes.
The Minutemen were equipped with their own firearms and trained to defend their communities against British forces.
Their quick response time was crucial in the early battles of the war.
