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flying squad

n. Chiefly British

A small mobile unit, especially of motorized police, capable of moving quickly into action, as during an emergency.

flying squad

a small group of police, soldiers, etc., ready to move into action quickly

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Noun

flying squad - a mobile group of trained people (police or executives or officials) able to move quickly in the case of emergencies

team, squad - a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

Translations

flying squad n (Police) → (squadra) volante f

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