squad
Americannoun
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a small number of soldiers, commonly 10 privates, a staff sergeant, and a corporal; the smallest military unit.
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a group of police officers, especially one organized to deal with a particular area of law enforcement.
drug squad; fraud squad.
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any small group or party of persons engaged in a common enterprise.
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a sports team or a group of players from which a team is selected.
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Slang. a group of friends.
verb (used with object)
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to form into squads.
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to assign to a squad.
noun
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the smallest military formation, typically comprising a dozen soldiers, used esp as a drill formation
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any small group of people engaged in a common pursuit
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sport a number of players from which a team is to be selected
Etymology
Origin of squad
1640–50; < French esquade, alteration of esquadre < Spanish escuadra square; so called from square shape of the formation
Example Sentences
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Pattinson, 25, is the most recent player to come through England's youth teams and join the senior squad, although it has come later in her career.
From BBC
This campaign stuttered through matches against Nepal, West Indies, Scotland and Italy but now there is a feeling of real belief emanating from this squad.
From BBC
Everyone in the squad will now be under the microscope, whether in England training or beyond.
From BBC
Harry's anthem moment was not his even his first experience meeting the England squad.
From BBC
Oliver Glasner, the most successful manager in the club's history, then announced in January he was leaving at the end of the season, before telling the club's board they had "abandoned" the squad.
From BBC
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