Australian English Meaning of platoon

platoon

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Definitions and Meaning of platoon in English

Wordnet

platoon (n)

a military unit that is a subdivision of a company; usually has a headquarters and two or more squads; usually commanded by a lieutenant

a team of policemen working under the military platoon system

a group of persons who are engaged in a common activity

Webster

platoon (n.)

Formerly, a body of men who fired together; also, a small square body of soldiers to strengthen the angles of a hollow square.

Now, in the United States service, half of a company.

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platoon

a military unit that is a subdivision of a company; usually has a headquarters and two or more squads; usually commanded by a lieutenant, a team of policemen wo

army,battalion,Brigade,Crew,Squad,team,Band,company,body,gang

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platonizing => platonising, platonizer => Platonist, platonized => platonised, platonize => platonise, platonistic => platonic,