squad

/ˈskwɒd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: squads · squadding · squadded

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A group of people organized for some common purpose, usually of about ten members.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nhóm người tổ chức cho một mục đích chung, thường khoảng mười thành viên

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Noun

Examples

He assembled a squad of ten to take on the assassin.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A group of people organized for some common purpose, usually of about ten members. — A unit of tactical military personnel, or of police officers, usually of about ten members.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nhóm người tổ chức cho một mục đích chung, thường khoảng mười thành viên, hoặc một đơn vị nhân viên quân sự hoặc cảnh sát

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Noun

Examples

A squad of soldiers ordered them to disperse but instead of doing so they commenced throwing ice and rocks.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To act as part of, or on behalf of, a squad.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hành động như một phần của, hoặc thay mặt cho, một đội

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Verb

Examples

We squad on the fifth of the month.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To transport by ambulance.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Vận chuyển bằng xe cấp cứu

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VerbRegister: US

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “squad” mean?

A group of people organized for some common purpose, usually of about ten members.

Is “squad” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.