squad (skwɒd
)
Definitions
noun
- the smallest military formation, typically comprising a dozen soldiers, used esp as a drill formation
- any small group of people engaged in a common pursuit
- sport a number of players from which a team is to be selected
Word Origin
C17: from Old French esquade, from Old Spanish escuadra, from escuadrar to square, from the square formations usedUsage examples
The Shark was an ironic nickname for the most junior member of the squad.
, THE LAST TEMPTATION (2002)Finally someone agrees with your entire high school cheerleading squad.
Maxim (2004)Now, though, it has become the foundation of the current squad.
Irish Times (2002)First, Hayman and his squad need seed money - between £150,000 and £160,000 - to develop properly the project.
Glasgow Herald (2001)They were enrolled in her `ivy squad " in her endless battle against the plant she detested.
, Royal Children (1993)