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Squad

/ˈskwɒd/

A group of people organized for some common purpose, usually of about ten members.

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noun
  1. 1

    A group of people organized for some common purpose, usually of about ten members.

  2. 2

    One's friend group, taken collectively; one's peeps.

verb
  1. 1

    To act as part of, or on behalf of, a squad.

    "We squad on the fifth of the month."

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teamnounAny group of people involved in the same activity, especially sports or work.

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teamnounAny group of people involved in the same activity, especially sports or work.
platoonnoun(military) A unit of thirty to forty soldiers typically commanded by a lieutenant and forming part of a company.
regimentnoun(military) A unit of armed troops under the command of an officer, and consisting of several smaller units.
battalionnoun(military) An army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters. Traditionally forming part of a regiment.
corpsnounAn organized group of people united by a common purpose.
patrolnoun(law enforcement) The largest division of officers within a police department or sheriff's office, whose assignment is to patrol and respond to calls for service.
squadronnoun(military, air force) A tactical air force unit; consists of at least two flights; multiple squadrons make up a group or wing (depending on particular air force).
commandonounA small fighting force specially trained for making quick destructive raids against enemy-held areas.
patrollingnounThe act of going on patrol.
brigadiernoun(military) An army rank; an officer commanding a brigade.
policenoun(law enforcement) A constituted body of officers representing the civil authority of government, empowered to maintain public order and safety, enforce the law, and prevent, detect, and investigate crime.
crewnounA group of people (often staff) manning and operating a large facility or piece of equipment such as a factory, ship, boat, airplane, or spacecraft.
brigadenounA group of people organized for a common purpose.
secondmentnounThe process or state of being seconded, the temporary transfer of a person from their normal duty to another assignment.
outturnnounAn amount produced during a specified period; output or turnout
flightnounThe act of flying.
executionnounThe act, manner or style of executing (actions, maneuvers, performances).
sectionnounA cutting; a part cut out from the rest of something.
groupnounA number of things or persons being in some relation to one another.
bracketnounA fixture attached to a wall to hold up a shelf.

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