Main Entry: ¹team

Pronunciation: \ˈtēm\

Function: noun

Etymology: 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

Date: before 12th century

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