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Definition of
SWAT team noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
SWAT team
noun
noun
NAmE
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ˈswɑt tim
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a group of police officers who are especially trained to deal with violent situations.
SWAT
stands for “Special Weapons and Tactics.”
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SWAT team
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