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Squad

A small party of men assembled for drill, inspection, or other purposes.

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Battery 76% connected

The act of battering or beating.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Crew 76% connected

The Manx shearwater.

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Defence 76% connected

See Defense.

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Defense 76% connected

Alt. of Defence

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Eleven 76% connected

Ten and one added; as, eleven men.

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Five 76% connected

Four and one added; one more than four.

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Offence 76% connected

See Offense.

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Offense 76% connected

Alt. of Offence

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Platoon 76% connected

Formerly, a body of men who fired together; also, a small square body of soldiers to strengthen the angles of a hollow square.

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Section 76% connected

The act of cutting, or separation by cutting; as, the section of bodies.

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Team 76% connected

A group of young animals, especially of young ducks; a brood; a litter.

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Unit 76% connected

A single thing or person.

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Team 74% connected

A group of young animals, especially of young ducks; a brood; a litter.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Team 74% connected

A group of young animals, especially of young ducks; a brood; a litter.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Component part 1

Bench 70% connected

A long seat, differing from a stool in its greater length.

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Member part 1

Stringer 70% connected

One who strings; one who makes or provides strings, especially for bows.

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Team 92% connected

A group of young animals, especially of young ducks; a brood; a litter.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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