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squad

1. squad \'skwa:d\ n [MF esquade, fr. OSp & OIt; OSp escuadra & OIt squadra 
   derivs]. of (assumed) VL exquadrare to make square - more at SQUARE 1: a 
   small organized group of military personnel; esp : a tactical  unit that 
   can be easily directed in the field 2: a small group engaged in a common 
   effort or occupation {a football @} {a police ~}
2. squad vt or squad.ded;  or squad.ding : to arrange in squads