SQUADS Synonyms
There are 19 hypernyms of the word squads. (close relations)
Definition of SQUADS
Best Alternative Words for SQUADS
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team | nounn | |||||||
noun • a cooperative unit (especially in sports) • two or more draft animals that work together to pull something verb • form a team | ||||||||
assembly | nounn | |||||||
noun • a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit • the act of constructing something (as a piece of machinery) • a public facility to meet for open discussion • a group of persons who are gathered together for a common purpose • a unit consisting of components that have been fitted together • the social act of assembling | ||||||||
band | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an unofficial association of people or groups • instrumentalists not including string players • a stripe or stripes of contrasting color • an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material • a group of musicians playing popular music for dancing • a range of frequencies between two limits • a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body) • a cord-like tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure • jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger • a driving belt in machinery • a thin flat strip or loop of flexible material that goes around or over something else, typically to hold it together or as a decoration • a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration) • a restraint put around something to hold it together verb • bind or tie together, as with a band • attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify | ||||||||
brigade | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • army unit smaller than a division, typically consisting of a small number of battalions verb • form or unite into a brigade | ||||||||
coalition | nounn | |||||||
noun • an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty • the state of being combined into one body • the union of diverse things into one body or form or group; the growing together of parts | ||||||||
company | nounn | |||||||
noun • an institution created to conduct business • small military unit; usually two or three platoons • the state of being with someone • organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical) • a social or business visitor • a social gathering of guests or companions • a band of people associated temporarily in some activity • crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship • a unit of firefighters including their equipment verb • be a companion to somebody | ||||||||
contingent | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a gathering of persons representative of some larger group • a temporary military unit adjective satellite • possible but not certain to occur • being determined by conditions or circumstances that follow • uncertain because of uncontrollable circumstances | ||||||||
corps | nounn | |||||||
noun • an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support • a body of people associated together | ||||||||
crew | nounn | |||||||
noun • the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.) • an organized group of workmen • an informal body of friends • the team of men or women manning a racing shell verb • serve as a crew member on | ||||||||
detachment | nounn | |||||||
noun • avoiding emotional involvement • the act of releasing from an attachment or connection • the state of being isolated or detached • a small unit of troops of special composition • coming apart | ||||||||
division | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an army unit large enough to sustain combat • one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole • the act or process of dividing • an administrative unit in government or business • discord that splits a group • a league ranked by quality • (biology) a group of organisms forming a subdivision of a larger category • (botany) taxonomic unit of plants corresponding to a phylum • a unit of the United States Air Force usually comprising two or more wings • a group of ships of similar type • an arithmetic operation that is the inverse of multiplication; the quotient of two numbers is computed • the act of dividing or partitioning; separation by the creation of a boundary that divides or keeps apart | ||||||||
force | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a powerful effect or influence • (physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity • physical energy or intensity • group of people willing to obey orders • a unit that is part of some military service • an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists) • one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority • a group of people having the power of effective action • (of a law) having legal validity • a putout of a base runner who is required to run; the putout is accomplished by holding the ball while touching the base to which the runner must advance before the runner reaches that base verb • to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means • urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate • move with force • impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably • squeeze like a wedge into a tight space • force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically • do forcibly; exert force • take by force | ||||||||
gang | nounn | |||||||
noun • an association of criminals • an informal body of friends • an organized group of workmen • tool consisting of a combination of implements arranged to work together verb • act as an organized group | ||||||||
group | nounn | |||||||
noun • any number of entities (members) considered as a unit • (chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule • a set that is closed, associative, has an identity element and every element has an inverse verb • arrange into a group or groups • form a group or group together | ||||||||
outfit | nounn | |||||||
noun • any cohesive unit such as a military company • a set of clothing (with accessories) • gear consisting of a set of articles or tools for a specified purpose verb • provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose | ||||||||
posse | nounn | |||||||
noun • a temporary police force | ||||||||
squadron | nounn | |||||||
noun • a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms • an air force unit larger than a flight and smaller than a group • a naval unit that is detached from the fleet for a particular task | ||||||||
troop | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a group of soldiers • a cavalry unit corresponding to an infantry company • a unit of Girl or Boy Scouts • an orderly crowd verb • march in a procession in a public place • move or march as if in a crowd | ||||||||
unit | nounn | |||||||
noun • any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange • an individual or group or structure or other entity regarded as a structural or functional constituent of a whole • an organization regarded as part of a larger social group • a single undivided whole • a single undivided natural thing occurring in the composition of something else • an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity | ||||||||
police squad | nounn | |||||||
noun • a small squad of policemen trained to deal with a particular kind of crime |