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squad

noun
\ ˈskwäd How to pronounce squad (audio) \

Definition of squad

 (Entry 1 of 2)

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

squad

verb
squadded; squadding

Definition of squad (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

: to arrange in squads

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Synonyms for squad

Synonyms: Noun

army, band, brigade, company, crew, gang, outfit, party, platoon, team

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Examples of squad in a Sentence

Noun

the cleaning squad usually arrives after regular business hours

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

His candid dismissal of the recent rumours linking him with a move to the USA will come as a relief to his squad who will look to build on their success this year. SI.com, "Phil Neville Dismisses Rumours Linking Him to USA Women's Manager Job," 3 Sep. 2019 Peterman, whom the Raiders signed to their practice squad last year after he was cast off by the Bills, played well in preseason. Matt Kawahara, SFChronicle.com, "Raiders place Nathan Peterman, Isaiah Johnson on injured reserve," 2 Sep. 2019 Also, his squad of four mechanics is motivated to do their work efficiently instead of spending their time watching the clock and potentially doing less work. Georgann Yara, azcentral, "Keeping customers safe has driven Whitey’s Auto Repair for more than 50 years," 1 Sep. 2019 Indianapolis signed seventh-round draft pick Jackson Barton, offensive lineman Jake Eldrenkamp, linebacker Skai Moore, wide receiver Ashton Dulin, cornerback Jalen Collins and Walker to their practice squad. Joel A. Erickson, Indianapolis Star, "Colts claim Bills cornerback Ryan Lewis off of waivers, release Chris Milton," 1 Sep. 2019 Being able to discern between the two will make all the difference in establishing a championship DNA for your fantasy squad. San Diego Union-Tribune, "Fantasy Football: 32 sleepers and busts for the 2019 NFL season," 1 Sep. 2019 Call up your girl squad, find a rooftop with a view and most of all — toast to a great summer. Danielle Pointdujour, Essence, "Toast To Your Hot Girl Summer With These Easy Labor Day Cocktails," 30 Aug. 2019 Seniors Julia Yuen and Kate Marshall won once in doubles for Sage Hill, and Kenerson said that having six senior starters is a strength of his squad. Matt Szabo, Daily Pilot, "Sage Hill girls’ tennis falls to 0-2 after loss to Santa Margarita," 28 Aug. 2019 So when Monday’s evening session wore down, and White divided his squad into smaller groups on offense and defense, the three quarterbacks had their repetitions with the first-team offense. Pat Stoetzer, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "College Football: McDaniel quarterback position battle heating up," 27 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of squad

Noun

1649, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

circa 1802, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for squad

Noun

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

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squad

noun

English Language Learners Definition of squad

: a part of a police force that deals with a specific type of crime
: a small organized group of soldiers
: a group of people who are involved in a particular activity

squad

noun
\ ˈskwäd How to pronounce squad (audio) \

Kids Definition of squad

1 : a small group of soldiers
2 : a small group working or playing together a football squad

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