squadron

[squad·ron]

In the military, a squadron is a small unit sent out from the main group to do some particular task. In the air force, for example, a squadron might fly out on a surveillance mission.

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Primarily, a square; hence, a square body of troops; a body of troops drawn up in a square.

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

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

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


n.
Primarily, a square; hence, a square body of troops; a body of troops drawn up in a square.

n.
A body of cavarly comparising two companies or troops, and averging from one hundred and twenty to two hundred men.

n.
A detachment of vessels employed on any particular service or station, under the command of the senior officer; as, the North Atlantic Squadron.


Squadron

Squad"ron , n. [F. escadron, formerly also esquadron, or It. squadrone. See Squad.] 1. Primarily, a square; hence, a square body of troops; a body of troops drawn up in a square. [R.]
Those half-rounding quards Just met, and, closing, stood in squadron joined.
2. (Mil.) A body of cavarly comparising two companies or troops, and averging from one hundred and twenty to two hundred men. 3. (Naut.) A detachment of vessels employed on any particular service or station, under the command of the senior officer; as, the North Atlantic Squadron. Totten. Flying squadron, a squadron of observation or practice, that cruises rapidly about from place to place.

Primarily, a square; hence, a square body of troops; a body of troops drawn up in a square.

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