First Known Use: 1649
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1squad
noun \ˈskwäd\
: 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
Full 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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Origin 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
2squad
transitive verb
squad·dedsquad·ding
SQUAD Defined for Kids
squad
noun \ˈskwäd\
Definition of SQUAD for Kids
1
: a small group of soldiers
2
: a small group working or playing together <a football squad>
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