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  • noun A member of the same squad.

Etymologies

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squad mate

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Examples

  • As one squadmate emerged from the trees in camoflauge, brandishing the weapon in his hand, he heard a crisp shout.

    A true tale of Lazer Tag and law enforcement 2010

  • I get the idea behind it, that these are not young women and men dying off, never getting their chances in life, that they are fully aware of their purpose, but his utter calmness after watching a squadmate become a puddle of mush under the attack of a thousand Consu brutes is just ... disturbing.

    Forgetting times pabba 2008

  • | Reply along the same line as Abrams (M1-A1?!) both brian and the other guy have Beards VERY un-sat scott gosh really funny though, i get really pissed while playing any FPS and a squadmate dies especially in Brothers in Arms

    EXTRALIFE – By Scott Johnson - Today’s Comic: “Sensory Overload” 2007

  • He's greeted by his squadmate, Chen... but the vision ends with an image that implies things might not end well for the good lieutenant.

    Archive 2008-02-01 Steve gaynor 2008

  • “Dinlay,” Edeard shouted as he ran as fast as he could towards his isolated squadmate.

    The Dreaming Void Hamilton, Peter F. 2007

  • This can be distracting if you suddenly feel like you're going to piss yourself in fright, only to realize it's not you who's about to cut loose on the bladder, but your squadmate.

    Old Mans War 2005

  • On the platoon and squad level, however, you're replacing a friend, a squadmate, someone who had fought and won and died.

    Old Mans War 2005

  • His squad leader gave assent, and Thomas and a squadmate hunkered over one of the more intact bodies.

    Old Mans War 2005

  • Thomas told his squadmate to lift on the count of three; he got to two when the slime mold rose up from the body and slapped him wetly on the face.

    Old Mans War 2005

  • Thomas grabbed under the arms and the squadmate took the legs.

    Old Mans War 2005

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