firing squad
IDIOM
ˈfiring squad noun [countable]
(نظامی). جوخه آتش، نظامی: جوخه آتش
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English Dictionaryˈfiring squad noun [countable] a group of soldiers whose duty is to punish prisoners by shooting and killing them
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Collocationsfiring squad noun VERB + FIRING SQUAD face He could face a firing squad if found guilty of the charges.
be executed by, be shot by She was executed by firing squad. PREP. before/in front of a/the ~ Many died in front of the firing squad. [TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲
Idiomsfiring squad n. A group of soldiers chosen to shoot a prisoner to death or to fire shots over a grave as a tribute.
A dictator often sends his enemies before a firing squad. The dead general was honored by a firing squad. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲