firing squad
firing squad noun: a group of soldiers or paramilitaries detailed to execute someone, usually by rifle shot, or to discharge their weapons ceremonially at a funeral.
Noun
firing squad (plural firing squads)
- A group of soldiers or paramilitaries detailed to execute someone, usually by rifle shot, or to discharge their weapons ceremonially at a funeral.
- Synonyms:
- firing party
firing squad meaning in Malay, Indonesian and Persian
firing squad in Malay
- a group of soldiers detailed to execute someone or to discharge weapons ceremonially
- skuad tembak
firing squad in Indonesian
- a group of soldiers detailed to execute someone or to discharge weapons ceremonially
- regu tembak
firing squad in Persian
- a group of soldiers detailed to execute someone or to discharge weapons ceremonially
- جوخه آتش juxe âtaš
Synonyms of firing squad
Forms of firing squad
| plural | firing squads |
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Words formed from firing squad
Questions about firing squad
- What does firing squad mean?
- Firing squad means a group of soldiers or paramilitaries detailed to execute someone, usually by rifle shot, or to discharge their weapons ceremonially at a funeral.
- What is firing squad in Malay?
- Firing squad in Malay is skuad tembak. See Firing squad meaning in Malay.
- What part of speech is firing squad?
- Firing squad is a noun.
- What is the plural of firing squad?
- The plural of firing squad is firing squads.
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