squadron

Definition of Squadron in English :

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Noun

1. squadron

a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms

2. squadron

an air force unit larger than a flight and smaller than a group

3. squadron

a naval unit that is detached from the fleet for a particular task

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Squadron

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noun

1.

a.

a subdivision of a naval fleet detached for a particular task

b.

a number of naval units usually of similar type and consisting of two or more divisions

2.

a cavalry unit comprising two or more troops, headquarters, and supporting arms

3.

the basic tactical and administrative air force unit comprising two or more flights

Squadron

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noun

1.

a group of warships, usually of the same type, assigned to some special duty; specif., a naval unit consisting of two or more divisions

2.

a unit of armored cavalry composed of from two to four troops, a headquarters, and auxiliary units

3.

a.

a military flight formation

b.

the basic tactical and administrative air-force unit, smaller than an air group and larger than a flight

4.

a large or organized group

Squadron

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n.

1. A naval unit smaller than a fleet.

2. An armored cavalry unit subordinate to a regiment and consisting of two or more troops.

3. A cavalry or armored unit of a European army, corresponding to a company.

4. A basic tactical air force unit, subordinate to a group and consisting of two or more flights.

5. A multitude or horde: "Squadrons of flies like particles of dust danced up and down" (T.E. Lawrence).

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