What does squad mean?
Squad means A group of people organized for some common purpose, usually of about ten members..
Squad
/ˈskwɒd/ · noun
Meaning
A group of people organized for some common purpose, usually of about ten members..
Definitions by Sense
- A group of people organized for some common purpose, usually of about ten members.
- (firefighting) Ellipsis of squad truck.
- (slang) One's friend group, taken collectively; one's peeps.
- (intransitive) To act as part of, or on behalf of, a squad.
- (transitive, US, medical slang) To transport by ambulance.
- (UK, dialect) Sloppy mud.
Example Sentences
He assembled a squad of ten to take on the assassin.
anyway, sheʼs resigned herself to hanging out with the squad at uni rather than going manhunting
We squad on the fifth of the month.
The lass ran all among the muck and squad.
An' she did n't not solidly mean I wur / gawin' that waäy to the bad, Fur the gell was as howry a trollope as / iver traäpes'd i' the squad.
Synonyms for squad
Antonyms for squad
Related Words
Word Forms
- squads
- escouade
- squadding
- squadded
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for squad?
Common synonyms include team.
What is the opposite of squad?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use squad in a sentence?
He assembled a squad of ten to take on the assassin.
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