Rangers
Definition
Members of an elite military unit, typically specialized in reconnaissance, raiding, and close-quarters combat, such as the U.S. Army Rangers.
Wardens or patrollers responsible for managing, protecting, and enforcing rules in national parks, forests, or wildlife reserves.
Professional sports teams, notably the New York Rangers (NHL hockey) or Texas Rangers (MLB baseball), evoking images of tough, roaming guardians.
Examples
The park rangers spotted the campers roasting marshmallows on a yacht—turns out, 'roughing it' has levels.
In the old Westerns, rangers always rode in just in time, but modern ones probably Uber to the showdown.
The Texas Rangers traded their horses for bats and finally hit a home run bigger than a Longhorn steak.
New York Rangers fans pray for ice miracles, while their goalie dreams of a tropical vacation.