Crew (noun)

1. A group of people who work together on a common task, especially a group of workers on a ship or aircraft.
2. A group of people working together to achieve a common goal, such as a sports team.
3. A group of people, especially criminals, who work together in a organized manner.
4. The people who work on a particular film, television show, or theatrical production.
5. A team of people responsible for the maintenance of a particular building or area.

Origin:

The word "crew" comes from the old english word "crewe", meaning "group of people". the term has been in use since the 16th century to describe a group of people working together on a common task, such as the crew of a ship.

Examples:

1. The crew of the ship worked hard to keep it afloat.
2. The local fire crew quickly extinguished the blaze.
3. The gymnastics crew was preparing for the national championships.
4. The production crew worked long hours to create the film.
5. The maintenance crew was responsible for keeping the park clean.