Squad

skwod, n. (Mil.) A small party of men as- sembled for drill, inspection, etc. any small party. [OF. esquadre, escadre, squadra, a squadron, q. v., following. — Squad'ron, -run, n. A square body of troops. (Mil.) A body of cavalry comprising 2 companies or troops, averaging from'150 to 200 men. (Naut.) A detachment of ve els under the command of the senior officer. [OF. esquadron, It. squadrone, squadra, a squadron, also a square, a carpenter's rule, a company of 25 men (25 being a square number) see Square.]