das Entschärfungsteam
Translation
bomb disposal squad, defusal team
Examples
Das Entschärfungsteam rückte sofort aus.
The bomb disposal squad was dispatched immediately.
Ein Entschärfungsteam sicherte die Bombe.
A defusal team secured the bomb.
Grammar Patterns
the defusal team ((as subject)) The defusal team is on its way. Das Entschärfungsteam ist unterwegs.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bombenräumkommando (bomb disposal command)
Etymology
A compound noun: 'Entschärfung' (defusal) + 'Team' (team). 'Entschärfung' itself comes from 'ent-' (prefix for removal) + 'schärfen' (to sharpen/arm).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'team' that makes a situation 'not sharp' ('ent-schärfen'), i.e., they defuse it.