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squad
[ skwod ]
noun
- a small number of soldiers, commonly 10 privates, a staff sergeant, and a corporal; the smallest military unit.
- a group of police officers, especially one organized to deal with a particular area of law enforcement:
drug squad; fraud squad.
- any small group or party of persons engaged in a common enterprise.
- a sports team or a group of players from which a team is selected.
- Slang. a group of friends.
verb (used with object)
- to form into squads.
- to assign to a squad.
squad
/ ɒ /
noun
- the smallest military formation, typically comprising a dozen soldiers, used esp as a drill formation
- any small group of people engaged in a common pursuit
- sport a number of players from which a team is to be selected
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of squad1
Example Sentences
With the British and Irish Lions squad to be announced on 8 May, this was the final round of Premiership games for contenders to press their case.
Rather than ripping up the side, Morrell believes "three to five signings" could ensure Wrexham compete and try to gauge whether they need to invest more in the playing squad.
He has not simply been the beneficiary of the outstanding squad he inherited, he has added value with his tactical acumen.
Under Klopp, the Liverpool squad would stay together in a hotel before home games.
He was not included in Tuchel's first full England squad as Palace nursed him back after groin surgery, but the German knows what a talent he has at his disposal.
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