[team] n [ME teme, fr. OE team offspring, lineage, group of draft animals; akin to OHG zoum rein, OE teon to draw, pull--more at tow] (bef. 12c) 1 a: two or more draft animals harnessed to the same vehicle or implement; also: these with their harness and attached vehicle b: a draft animal often with harness and vehicle
2. obs: lineage, race
3: a group of animals: as a: a brood esp. of young pigs or ducks b: a matched group of animals for exhibition
4: a number of persons associated together in work or activity: as a: a group on one side (as in football or a debate) b: crew, gang
[2]team vt (1552) 1: to yoke or join in a team; also: to put together in a coordinated ensemble
2: to convey or haul with a team ~ vi 1: to drive a team or motortruck
2: to form a team or association: collaborate "~ed up to write a book" [3]team adj (1886): of or performed by a team "a ~ effort"; also: marked by devotion to teamwork rather than individual achievement "a ~ player"