SWAT

See also: swat, Swat, and S.W.A.T.

English

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /swɒt/
(US) IPA^(key): /swɑt/
Audio (US) (file)
Rhymes: -ɒt
Homophone: swat

Alternative forms

S.W.A.T.

Acronym

SWAT

(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

SWAT (plural SWATs)

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

Anagrams

'twas, ATWS, AWTs, TWAs, WSTA, sawt, staw, taws, was't, wast, wats

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