Squad: meaning, definitions and examples

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squad

 

[ skwษ’d ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

teamwork

A small group of people working together as a unit, typically in a military or police context. Squads are often assigned specific tasks or missions and must cooperate to achieve their objectives. The concept of a squad emphasizes the importance of teamwork and unity.

Synonyms

group, team, unit

Examples of usage

  • The SWAT team quickly assembled a squad to respond to the hostage situation.
  • The football coach divided the players into squads for a scrimmage.
Context #2 | Noun

sports

In sports, a squad refers to the group of players on a team who are available for selection for a particular game or match. Coaches often have to make tough decisions about which players to include in the squad based on factors like fitness, form, and tactics.

Synonyms

lineup, roster, team

Examples of usage

  • The coach announced the squad for the upcoming match.
  • She was thrilled to be selected for the national squad.
Context #3 | Noun

informal

A group of friends or associates who spend time together and support each other. Squads are often formed based on shared interests, values, or experiences, and provide a sense of camaraderie and belonging.

Synonyms

clique, crew, posse

Examples of usage

  • She went out for dinner with her squad.
  • They consider themselves part of the same squad.

Translations

Translations of the word "squad" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น esquadrรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคธเฅเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Trupp

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ skuad

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะณั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ oddziaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆ†้šŠ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท escouade

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escuadrรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท manga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ„๋Œ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุฑู‚ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oddรญl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ oddiel

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ้˜Ÿ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ enota

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรณpur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑั€ะฐะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ–แƒแƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™stษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ escuadrรณn

Etymology

The word 'squad' originated from the Italian word 'squadrare', meaning 'to square'. It was first used in English in the mid-17th century to refer to a small number of military soldiers forming a unit. Over time, the term evolved to encompass groups of people working together in various contexts, such as sports teams or social circles. The concept of a squad has come to symbolize collaboration, unity, and shared goals.

See also: squadron.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,798, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.