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squadron
[ skwod-ruhn ]
/ ËskwÉd rÉn /
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Definition of squadron
noun
a portion of a naval fleet or a detachment of warships; a subdivision of a fleet.
an armored cavalry or cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops, a headquarters, and various supporting units.
(in the U.S. Air Force).
- the basic administrative and tactical unit, smaller than a group and composed of two or more flights.
- a flight formation.
a number of persons grouped or united together for some purpose; group.
verb (used with object)
to form into a squadron or squadrons; marshal or array in or as if in squadrons.
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Origin of squadron
OTHER WORDS FROM squadron
half-squadron, nounsub·squad·ron, nounWords nearby squadron
squad, squad car, squadder, squaddie, squadoosh, squadron, squadron leader, squad room, squadsman, squalene, squalid
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British Dictionary definitions for squadron
squadron
/ (ËskwÉdrÉn) /
noun
- a subdivision of a naval fleet detached for a particular task
- a number of naval units usually of similar type and consisting of two or more divisions
a cavalry unit comprising two or more troops, headquarters, and supporting arms
the basic tactical and administrative air force unit comprising two or more flights
Abbreviation: sqn
Word Origin for squadron
C16: from Italian squadrone soldiers drawn up in square formation, from squadro square
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