squadron

CEFRB2

/ˈskwɒd.ɹən/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A group of military aircraft or ships.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A body of troops drawn up in a square.

Examples

  • Nate has the fiercest attitude of his whole squadron.

  • The squadron encountered an ambush and scrambled for coverage.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A body of infantrymen made up of several platoons, averaging from eighty to one hundred and fifty men, and led by a captain or a major.

  2. A body of cavalry comprising two companies or troops, averaging from one hundred and twenty to two hundred soldiers.

  3. A detachment of vessels employed on any particular service or station, under the command of the senior officer

More examples

In context

  • the North Atlantic Squadron

  • Those half-rounding guards / Just met, and, closing, stood in squadron joined.

Quick test

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The air force blank conducted training exercises over the base.

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Origin

noun

From Italian squadrone. See squad.