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Meaning of firing squad

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

firing squad

noun

Definitions

  1. 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
Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/firing%20squad

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