ninjas
n. plural-onlyn. skilled fighters from ancient Japan who were famous for moving silently and hiding in the shadows. Today, the word is also used for people who are very good at a specific skill, like computer coding.
n. historical Japanese mercenaries or covert agents trained in ninjutsu, specialising in espionage, sabotage, and assassination. In modern metaphorical usage, refers to individuals exhibiting high levels of proficiency or stealth in a particular field.
The ninjas moved silently through the dark garden.
Legendary stories often depict ninjas using smoke bombs and specialized climbing tools to infiltrate well-guarded castles.
While popular media often portrays ninjas as honorable warriors in black jumpsuits, historical records suggest they were pragmatic agents who prioritized stealth and survival over open confrontation.
The plural form of 'ninja'; takes a plural verb.