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riot squad

noun

  1. a group of police officers having special training and equipment for quelling riots and other public disturbances.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of riot squad1

First recorded in 1945–50

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Example Sentences

One of those who fell suffered terrible injuries after being struck at close range by birdshot from a riot-squad shotgun.

McGuire's riot squad arrived, discreetly ranged itself at the end of the block and fired.

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