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SAS
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SAS
(noun)
SAS
/ˌɛsˌeɪ
ˈ
ɛs/
noun
SAS
/ˌɛsˌeɪ
ˈ
ɛs/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of SAS
the SAS
:
a part of the British military that consists of soldiers who are specially trained for difficult and secret duties
—
called also
the Special Air Service
—
compare
special forces
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