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单词 firing squad
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firing squad

Word forms: plural firing squads
countable noun [oft by NOUN]
A firing squad is a group of soldiers who are ordered to shoot and kill a person who has been found guilty of committing a crime.
He was executed by firing squad.

firing squad in British English

noun
a small military detachment formed to implement a death sentence by shooting

firing squad in American English

or firing party
1. 
a group of soldiers detailed to shoot someone to death
2.  Military
a group detailed to fire a volley of shots over the grave at a military funeral

Examples of 'firing squad' in a sentence
firing squad

If rugby were to get nervous, then there would be a queue for the firing squad.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
He did not have a card to play when he went in to face the FA firing squad.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Other members of the firing squad took over the task of finishing off her husband.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
In front of the memorial are six trees representing a firing squad.
The Sun (2013)
At four of the locations firing squads were lined up.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We face a firing squad for a crime we did not commit.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Teenage lovers are captured and killed by firing squad.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
It's a lengthy jail term or death by firing squad.
The Sun (2012)
You feel like you're in front of a firing squad.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
You'll stand in front of a firing squad for them if you need to.
The Sun (2012)
They were killed by firing squad, officials said.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The sort of officers who'd sign the release form for your firing squad.
The Sun (2014)
In 2003 the school wall which bore the impacts from the firing squad was demolished.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
A court martial found her guilty of espionage and sentenced her to death by firing squad.
The Sun (2014)
I was ready to volunteer for the firing squad.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
If convicted of capital crimes he would receive the form of execution reserved for military officials - death by firing squad.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
He's just escaped the firing squad, and is awaiting trial.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
One member of a firing squad is often given a blank round so, in theory, no member can be sure they fired a fatal shot.
The Sun (2015)
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