flying squad

noun

a trained, mobile group of police officers, business executives, labor officials, or the like, capable of performing specialized tasks whenever or wherever sent, often for use in emergencies.

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Origin of flying squad

First recorded in 1925–30

Words nearby flying squad

flying officer, flying phalanger, flying picket, flying saucer, flying shear, flying squad, flying squirrel, flying start, flying tackle, flying tigers, flying wedge
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British Dictionary definitions for flying squad

flying squad

noun

a small group of police, soldiers, etc, ready to move into action quickly
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