Minuteman

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪnətˌmæn/

Minuteman (noun)

  1. A member of a militia ready to fight at very short notice, especially in early American history.
  2. A type of land-based nuclear missile system used by the United States during the Cold War.

Examples

  • A minuteman can reach the fight quickly.
  • The minuteman responds fast when trouble starts.