squad
[ skwod ]
/ skwɒd /
noun
verb (used with object), squad·ded, squad·ding.
to form into squads.
to assign to a squad.
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Origin of squad
1640–50; < French esquade, alteration of esquadre < Spanish escuadra square; so called from square shape of the formation
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squad
/ (skwɒd) /
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 for squad
C17: from Old French esquade, from Old Spanish escuadra, from escuadrar to square, from the square formations used
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