firing squad

/ˈfaɪərɪŋ skwɑd/
/ˈfaɪərɪŋ skwɒd/
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Other forms: firing squads

Definitions of firing squad
  1. noun
    a squad formed to fire volleys at a military funeral or to carry out a military execution
    synonyms: firing party
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    type of:
    squad
    the smallest army unit
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