SWAT

5 ENTRIES FOUND:

SWAT

noun, often attributive \ˈswät\

Definition of SWAT

: a police or military unit specially trained and equipped to handle unusually hazardous situations or missions

Origin of SWAT

special weapons and tactics
First Known Use: 1968

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