squad

Definition

  • noun: a part of a police force that deals with a specific type of crime
  • noun: a small organized group of military personnel
  • verb: to arrange in 'squads'
  • synonyms: company, relay

Examples

  • The traitor was executed by (a) 'firing squad'.

  • the Olympic gymnastics 'squad'

  • the bomb/fraud/vice 'squad'

Movie quotes

  • (..) and wasn't able to hold their peace. Good gravy, Marie. What'd I tell you, Pop? It's like a goddamn Nicaraguan death squad. You better shit-can that blasphemy, boy. You're in a house of worship. Sorry, Pop. Well, this is definitely the work of professionals. I'd guesstimate Mexican Mafia hit squad. Four, maybe five strong. How can you tell? Well, a sure and steady hand did this. This ain't no (..)
    2003 Kill Bill: Vol. 1