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

  • (..) He's gonna get his ass whipped. Hmm. Transfer Santiago. Yes. I'm sure you're right. I'm sure that's the thing to do. Wait. I've got a better idea. Let's transfer the whole squad off the base. Let's-- On second thought, Windward-- Let's transfer the whole Windward Division off the base. (..)
    1992 A Few Good Men
  • (..) - Teacher's pet. - P.F.C. William Santiago... threatens to rat on Dawson to Naval Investigative Service. Dawson and another member of his squad... P.F.C. Louden Downey, go into Santiago's room... tie him up, stuff a rag down his throat... and an hour later, Santiago's dead. (..)
    1992 A Few Good Men