squad
Translation
squad, team, small group
Examples
A police squad arrived at the scene.
A police squad arrived at the scene.
He is a key player in the football squad.
He is a key player in the football squad.
The soldiers were divided into squads.
The soldiers were divided into squads.
Grammar Patterns
((a squad of sb.)) a small group of people with a particular task A police squad arrived at the scene.
Similar Words
Synonyms: team, group, unit, crew
Etymology
From Italian 'squadra' (square), referring to a square formation of soldiers.
Memory Tips
Think of a police 'squad' or a sports 'squad'.