squad

[ skwod ]
/ skwɒd /

noun

verb (used with object), squad·ded, squad·ding.

to form into squads.
to assign to a squad.

Origin of squad

1640–50; < French esquade, alteration of esquadre < Spanish escuadra square; so called from square shape of the formation

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British Dictionary definitions for squadded

squad
/ (skwɒd) /

noun

the smallest military formation, typically comprising a dozen soldiers, used esp as a drill formation
any small group of people engaged in a common pursuit
sport a number of players from which a team is to be selected

Word Origin for squad

C17: from Old French esquade, from Old Spanish escuadra, from escuadrar to square, from the square formations used