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SWAT - What does it mean?

Definition of 'SWAT'

English

(wikipedia)

Alternative forms

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Acronym

(Acronym) (head)
  • (chiefly|US|law enforcement) Special weapons and tactics. The area of expertise of police officers trained and equipped to neutralize armed or entrenched criminals.
  • Usage notes

    * Often used attributively before such nouns as (team) or (squad). * While the specific meaning of the acronym applies only to the United States, the term is informally used in other countries to describe similar police teams.

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • (chiefly|US|law enforcement) a SWAT team
  • "This situation is out of control. We need a SWAT team," the policeman said.

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    Similar to 'SWAT'

    SAT, SUT, SADT, SWT, SXT, SEAT, SST, SCT, SWOT, SSDT