squad
squad
a small group of soldiers or police officers
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squad with Russian translation
squad usage examples
Спасательный отряд был немедленно отправлен.
A rescue squad was sent at once.
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squad synonyms
What's the difference between squad / detachment / unit / troop / platoon
отряд — a small group of soldiers or police officers
The squad waited outside the building.
Отряд ждал у здания.
a small organized group, often for a specific task
The squad was sent to secure the area.
Отряд был отправлен для обеспечения безопасности района.
a small unit separated from a larger force for a special duty
A detachment was deployed to the border.
На границу был направлен отряд.
a general word for a part of a larger organization, especially in the military or police
The unit was assigned to the mission.
Подразделению была поручена миссия.
a group of soldiers, especially in a military context
The troop moved through the forest at dawn.
Войско двигалось через лес на рассвете.
a military unit larger than a squad and smaller than a company
The platoon advanced to the next position.
Взвод продвинулся на следующую позицию.
a larger military unit or an administrative part of an organization
The division was moved to the front line.
Дивизию передвинули на линию фронта.
a large military unit, bigger than a company
A battalion arrived to reinforce the base.
Батальон прибыл для усиления базы.
a military unit larger than a platoon, smaller than a battalion
The company held its position overnight.
Рота удерживала позицию всю ночь.
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How to pronounce squad and what this word means
squad translation: отряд. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce squad
/skwɒd/
squad translation
отряд
squad examples
The squad waited outside the building.
squad transcription
/skwɒd/, /skwɑːd/
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squad meaning: what does it mean?
a small group of soldiers or police officers
squad pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
squad is pronounced as /skwɒd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
squad definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The squad waited outside the building. Translation: Отряд ждал у здания.
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