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 Definitions of firing squad  [ˈfaɪər ɪŋ]  

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Definition of 'firing squad' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) firing squad
a military detachment assigned to execute a condemned person by shooting.

2.  firing squad
a military detachment assigned to fire a salute at the burial of a person being honored.

Etymology:  (1900–05)

Definition of 'firing squad' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) firing squad, firing party
a squad formed to fire volleys at a military funeral or to carry out a military execution

'firing squad' - Nearby Entries  

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