firing squad

compound noun5 collocationsAvg. frequency: 3.5
in front of a/the firing squad3.2

Used to describe the location or situation of facing a firing squad.

before a/the firing squad3.0

Used to describe the location or situation of facing a firing squad.

be executed by a firing squad4.0

To be killed by a group of soldiers shooting together.

be shot by a firing squad3.8

To be killed by a group of soldiers shooting together.

face a firing squad3.5

To be confronted with the possibility of execution by shooting.