squad
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1squad

noun \ˈskwäd\

Definition of SQUAD

1
: a small organized group of military personnel; especially : a tactical unit that can be easily directed in the field
2
: a small group engaged in a common effort or occupation

Examples of SQUAD

  1. <the cleaning squad usually arrives after regular business hours>

Origin of SQUAD

Middle French esquade, from Old Spanish & Old Italian; Old Spanish escuadra & Old Italian squadra, ultimately from Vulgar Latin *exquadrare to make square — more at square
First Known Use: 1649

Rhymes with SQUAD

2squad

transitive verb
squad·dedsquad·ding

Definition of SQUAD

: to arrange in squads

First Known Use of SQUAD

circa 1802

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