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
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Examples of squad in a Sentence
the cleaning squad usually arrives after regular business hours
Origin and Etymology 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
Circa 1802
First Known Use of squad
circa 1802
SQUAD Defined for English Language Learners
squad
playDefinition of squad for English Language Learners
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: a part of a police force that deals with a specific type of crime
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: a small organized group of soldiers
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: a group of people who are involved in a particular activity
SQUAD Defined for Kids
squad
playDefinition of squad for Students
1 : a small group of soldiers
2 : a small group working or playing together a football squad
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