team

¹team

noun \ˈtēm\

Definition of TEAM

1

a : two or more draft animals harnessed to the same vehicle or implement; also : these with their harness and attached vehicle b : a draft animal often with harness and vehicle

2

obsolete : lineage, race

3

: a group of animals: as a : a brood especially of young pigs or ducks b : a matched group of animals for exhibition

4

: a number of persons associated together in work or activity: as a : a group on one side (as in football or a debate) b : crew, gang

Examples of TEAM

1. a doubles team in tennis
2. He is the best player on his team.
3. They are the worst team in baseball.
4. To get the job done more quickly, we split up into teams.
5. We worked as a team to put out the fire.
6. The company hired a team of lawyers to advise them.
7. a search and rescue team
8. A dog team pulled the sled.

Origin of TEAM

Middle English teme, from Old English tēam offspring, lineage, group of draft animals; akin to Old High German zoum rein, Old English tēon to draw, pull — more at tow

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to TEAM

Synonyms: army, band, brigade, company, crew, outfit, party, platoon, squad, gang

Related Words: battalion, corps, troop; force, host, posse, stable, troupe; administration, department, help, personnel, staff

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Other Animal Husbandry Terms

apiary, bantam, calico, girth, hogwash, mast, rut

Rhymes with TEAM

beam, bream, cream, deem, deme, dream, gleam, meme, neem, Nîmes, ream, scheme, scream, seam, seem, seme, steam, stream, teem, theme