firing squads

A form of firing squad — A group of soldiers or paramilitaries detailed to execute someone, usually by rifle shot, or to discharge their weapons ceremonially at a funeral.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of firing squad
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APA

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MLA

“firing squads.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/firing%20squads. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “firing squads,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/firing%20squads.

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