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1.NounA small troop of soldiers picked to make an advance attack, or the first attack; a storming party.
In the plural form forlorn hopes: the soldiers collectively making up such a troop; a group of reckless adventurers.
2.NounA small troop of soldiers picked to make an advance attack, or the first attack; a storming party.
3.NounIn the plural form forlorn hopes: the soldiers collectively making up such a troop; a group of reckless adventurers.
4.NounAny dangerous or hopeless venture.