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bri·gade
(brĭ-gād′)n.
1.
a. A military unit consisting of a variable number of combat battalions or regiments.
b. A US Army administrative and tactical unit composed of a headquarters unit, at least one unit of infantry or armor or both, and designated support units. A brigade can be commanded by a brigadier general or by a colonel.
2. A group of persons organized for a specific purpose: formed a bucket brigade to carry water to the fire.
tr.v. bri·gad·ed, bri·gad·ing, bri·gades
To form into a brigade.
[French, from Old French, company, from Old Italian brigata, from brigare, to fight, from briga, strife, of Celtic origin; see gwerə- in Indo-European roots.]
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brigade
(brɪˈɡeɪd)n
1. (Military) a formation of fighting units, together with support arms and services, smaller than a division and usually commanded by a brigadier
2. a group of people organized for a certain task: a rescue brigade.
vb (tr)
3. to organize into a brigade
4. to put or group together
[C17: from Old French, from Old Italian, from brigare to fight, perhaps of Celtic origin; see brigand]
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bri•gade
(brɪˈgeɪd)n., v. -gad•ed, -gad•ing. n.
1. a military unit consisting of a headquarters and two or more regiments, squadrons, groups, or battalions.
2. a large body of troops.
3. a group of individuals organized for a particular purpose: a rescue brigade.
v.t. 4. to form into a brigade.
[1630–40; < French < Italian brigata company of soldiers]
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brigade
A unit usually smaller than a division to which are attached groups and/or battalions and smaller units tailored to meet anticipated requirements. Also called BDE.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
Brigade
a company or band of people; a body of troops; any body of persons acting together for a purpose, e.g., fire brigade.Examples: brigade of firemen; of papists, 1649; of people, 1650; of foot (soldiers) 1642; of sappers, 1806; of trappers, 1837.
Dictionary of Collective Nouns and Group Terms. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
brigade
Past participle: brigaded
Gerund: brigading
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| Noun | 1. |  brigade - army unit smaller than a division army unit - a military unit that is part of an army |
| Verb | 1. | brigade - form or unite into a brigade |
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brigade
(briˈgeid) noun1. a body of troops. brigada
2. a uniformed group of people organized for a particular purpose. Call the fire brigade!cuerpo, brigada
brigadier (brigəˈdiə) noun in the army, the commander of a brigade. general de brigada
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- Please call the fire department (US)
Please call the fire brigade (UK) → Por favor, llame a los bomberos
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