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flying squad
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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
n
a small group of police, soldiers, etc., ready to move into action quickly
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Noun1.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
flying squad n (Police) → (squadra) volante f


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