Definition

Noun: - An organized group of workers assigned to a specific task: A "work party" refers to a team of laborers or workers, often organized for a particular job, project, or duty.

Usage

• A "work party" is typically used to describe a group assembled for manual labor, maintenance, construction, or a specific operational task. It implies organization and a shared objective.
• It is a countable noun.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The foreman assembled a work party to clear the fallen trees from the road.
  • A small work party was sent ahead to prepare the campsite for the main group.

Advanced Usage

• Military context: In military terminology, a "work party" often refers to a detail of personnel assigned to manual labor or logistical tasks.
  • The sergeant ordered a work party to unload the supply trucks.

Variants and Related Words

• Work crew: A very similar term, often used interchangeably with "work party."
• Task force: A group assembled for a specific, often complex, task (can be broader than manual labor).
• Gang: Can be synonymous in certain labor contexts (e.g., a railroad maintenance gang).

Synonyms

• Crew: A group of people working together.
• Team: A group of people with a common purpose.
• Detail: A group selected for a specific duty (common in military/police contexts).
• Squad: A small group organized for a specific task.

Antonyms

• Individual: A single person, as opposed to a group.
• Unorganized group: A collection of people without a specific task or structure.

Noun

1. an organized group of workmen