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

  • (..) Um... He's taken a flat in Baker Street, two doors down from you. Hm, I was thinking of doing a drinks thing for the neighbours. I'm not sure you'll want to. Sulejmani, Albanian hit squad, expertly trained killer, living less than feet from your front door. Well, it's a great location. (..)
    2012 TvShow: Sherlock Title: The Reichenbach Fall Season: 2 Episode 3