sealteam

/ˈsiːlˌtiːm/

Definitions

1. noun

A team of experts, usually naval commandos, trained for special operations and inserted by a submarine, such as those of the US Navy’s Sea, Air, and Land Teams, also known as Navy SEALs.

“The seal team was sent to rescue the hostages from the terrorist-controlled building.”

Synonyms

  • naval commandos
  • special forces

Antonyms

  • conventional forces
  • regular army