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squad room

1. A room in a police station where officers assemble, as for assignment or briefing.

2. A room in a barracks in which a number of troops are lodged.

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squad′ room`

1. a room in a police station where police officers assemble.

2. a room in a barracks in which soldiers are lodged.

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Noun	1.	squad room - a room in a police station where members of the force assemble for roll call and duty assignments police headquarters, police station, station house - a station that serves as headquarters for police in a particular district; serves as a place from which policemen are dispatched and to which arrested persons are brought room - an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling; "the rooms were very small but they had a nice view"
	2.	squad room - a room in a barracks where soldiers are billeted barrack - a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel room - an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling; "the rooms were very small but they had a nice view"

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