ranger

Definitions

• One who ranges; a rover.
• A keeper, guardian, or soldier who ranges over a region (generally of wilderness) to protect the area or enforce the law.
• (obsolete) That which separates or arranges; a sieve.
• A dog that beats the ground in search of game.
• (military) In some modern armies, an elite soldier, similar to special forces but often operating in larger units.
• (literature) (role-playing games) A warrior character, often with wilderness and stealth skill, who typically travels the countryside.
• (role-playing games) A character skilled in the use of ranged weapon.