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Definition of squad - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
teamsmall group of people organized for a task
- The cleaning squad arrived early in the morning..
2.
sportsgroup of players from which a team is chosen
- The coach announced the squad for the upcoming match.
3.
militaryTECH. smallest military unit with about ten soldiersTECH.
- The squad moved silently through the forest.
4.
- I went to the party with my squad.
5.
law enforcementUS group of police officers for specific crimesUS
- The drug squad raided the warehouse last night.
Expressions with squad
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team formed to address specific issues quickly
The company formed a hit squad to tackle the sudden drop in sales.
aspirations shared by a group of friends
Their vacation photos are total squad goals.
group hired to intimidate or harm others
The company hired a goon squad to break the strike.
police unit responding quickly to emergencies
The flying squad was dispatched immediately after the robbery was reported..
group hurting itself because of internal fighting or conflict
The party became a circular firing squad during the debate.
team handling explosive devices safely
The bomb squad arrived to defuse the suspicious package.
organized group of police officers working together
A police squad was dispatched to the protest site.
room in a police station where officers gather and work
The officers met in the squad room before their shift.
group of soldiers executing by shooting
The prisoner faced the firing squad bravely.
group of police who investigate killings by people
The homicide squad arrived quickly at the crime scene.
person in charge of a small group within a larger team
The squad leader briefed the soldiers before the mission.
military unit assigned to very dangerous tasks
The suicide squad was sent on a critical mission.
team of cheerleaders performing at sports events
The cheer squad performed at the football game.
police unit handling drug-related crimes
The drug squad arrested several dealers last night.
group of people passionate about academic or technical subjects
The nerd squad gathered in the library to discuss quantum physics.
group organized to support sports teams
The pep squad cheered loudly at the football game.
car used by police for patrolling and communication
The squad car sped down the street with its siren on.
group that kills people outside the law, often with government support
The death squad targeted political opponents at night.
team members who help main team prepare for games
The practice squad ran drills with the starters.
police unit handling vice crimes like gambling and prostitution
The vice squad raided the illegal casino.
team exposing false information
A truth squad was formed to counteract the spread of misinformation online.
group of police officers who investigate illegal drug crimes
The drugs squad arrested three people last night.
police group trained to control violent crowds and street unrest
The city called in the riot squad when the protest turned violent.
squad trained to arrest ringleaders during demonstrations
A snatch squad was deployed to control the violent protest.
Origin of squad
Italian, squadra (team) + -
Terms with squad included in their meaning
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group
team or squad of male individuals
match squad
team that scores many goals
backup squad
sports team for backup players not in main team
squad
sports team representing that country in international competitions
range squad
group of archers
backup squad
sports team not consisting of primary players
player pipeline
affiliate squad run by a top club to train future roster
drug squad
narcotics officer
acr: National Crime Squad
group of police who solve big crimes
acr: squad automatic weapon
big gun used by soldiers
abr: squad
small group of soldiers or players
military
fellow soldier in a squad
military
squad of inept recruits needing special drill
team
involving members of the same squad
police
squad trained to arrest ringleaders during demonstrations
Examples of squad in a sentence
A squad of volunteers helped with the search. The squad gathered for a final practice session. Each squad member must pass the fitness test. The squad was tasked with a reconnaissance mission. Each squad member had a specific role to play. Our squad meets every Friday for dinner.
She always travels with her squad. The cybercrime squad caught the hacker. The homicide squad arrived at the scene.
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- French:escouade, groupe, ...
- German:Trupp, Kader, ...
- Italian:gruppo, rosa, ...
- Spanish:equipo, plantilla, ...
- Portuguese:equipa, plantel, ...
- Chinese:小队, 队伍, ...
- Japanese:チーム, 選手団, ...
- Arabic:فِرْقَة, تشكيلة, ...
- Hebrew:חוּלְיָה, סֶגֶל, ...
- Russian:отряд, состав, ...
- Ukrainian:група, склад команди, ...
- Hindi:दस्ता, दल, ...
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