Firing Squad (Noun)
Meaning
A squad formed to fire volleys at a military funeral or to carry out a military execution.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The military unit formed a firing squad to pay respects to the deceased officer at the funeral.
- A firing squad was assembled to carry out the execution of the war criminal as sentenced by the court martial.
- The sound of the 21-gun salute by the firing squad filled the air during the military memorial service.
- During World War II, many prisoners of war were met with the cold reality of a firing squad as their ultimate punishment.
- A solemn firing squad stood at attention, ready to execute the ritual of firing a final salute to honor the fallen veteran.