crew

crew

noun

Definition of CREW

1

a group involved in secret or criminal activities <when one boy turned informant, the police were able to nab the drug kingpin and the rest of his crew>

Synonyms cabal, conspiracy, crew, gang, Mafia, mob, syndicate

Related Words bunch, circle, clan, clique, coterie, coven, crowd, galère, lot, network, pack, set; junta, oligarchy

2

a group of people working together on a task <we'll need the whole crew to stay late tomorrow>

Synonyms army, band, brigade, company, crew, outfit, party, platoon, squad, team

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