Each of two or more sets of opponents; spec. Chiefly British. Each of two or more opposing groups of players in a competitive game or sport. Also…

A number of players forming one side in a competitive game or sport; (also) a group of sportspeople representing a country, region, etc., in a…

(a) a list of officers in the armed forces liable to be called on for service; also in extended use; cf. retired list n. at retired, adj. n.compounds…

Sport (originally U.S.). A group of players forming a team or from which a team is chosen.

the list of players who are eligible to play in a given game or season (cf. sense B. 5c).

Sport. More generally: a group of contestants or teams who compete against each other, esp. to decide which should advance to the next round of a…

In motor-racing: = stable, n.1 3c. Also in other sports and figurative.

colloquial (originally U.S.). colloquial. A sports team.

modern gen. A company, group, or set of persons acting or performing in concert, e.g. in Lawn Tennis, Motor-Racing, etc. colloquial.

Sport. The members of a sports team collectively.