Squad
[skwɒd] or [skwɑd]
Definition
(n.) A small party of men assembled for drill, inspection, or other purposes.
(n.) Hence, any small party.
(n.) Sloppy mud.
Editor: Marilyn
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Gang, band, crew, set, knot, bevy, lot, small company.
Checker: Sophia
Definition
n. a small body of men assembled for drill any small group or company of men.—n. Squad′ron a body of cavalry consisting of two troops or 120 to 200 men: a body of soldiers drawn up in a square: any regularly ranked body or a group: section of a fleet commanded by a flag-officer.—p.adj. Squad′roned formed into squadrons.—Awkward squad a body of recruits not yet competent in drill &c.
Typed by Agatha
Examples
- Irritable he was; one heard thatas he apostrophized with vehemence the awkward squad under his orders. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- Were you one of the awkward squad you should not have them. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- As we came down through the town we encountered a squad of little donkeys ready saddled for use. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- There were squads of other people at intervals down the street. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- The men all turned out the morning after their enlistment, and I took charge, divided them into squads and superintended their drill. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- Forrest escaped with about 1,000 and others were leaving singly and in squads all night. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
Typist: Susan