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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

  • (..) Oh, I see it. Oh, this is going to be easy. Oddball, do you copy? MAN ON HEADSET: Copy, Red Leader. Mark my position. Form your squad up behind me. We’re on your tail, General Kenobi. Set S-foils in attack position. This is where the fun begins. Let them pass between us. (..)
    2005 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith