squad

  1. Noun.  A group of people organized for some common purpose, usually of about ten members.
  2. Noun.  A unit of tactical military personnel, or of police officers, usually of about ten members.
  3. Noun.  (sports) A team, usually of about ten members.
  4. Noun.  (cricket) A group of potential players from whom a team and twelfth man are chosen.
  5. Noun.  (soccer) The collective noun for a team of footballers.

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