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

  • (..) Anderson, what are you doing here on a drugs bust? - Oh, I volunteered. - They all did. They're not strictly speaking on the drug squad, but they're very keen. - Are these human eyes? - Put those back! - They were in the microwave. - It's an experiment. Keep looking, guys. (..)
    2010 TvShow: Sherlock Title: A Study in Pink Season: 1 Episode 1