 platoon |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (military) a military unit that is a subdivision of a company; usually has a headquarters and two or more squads; usually commanded by a lieutenant | |
| Related terms: | army_unit company military | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a team of policemen working under the military platoon system | |
| Related terms: | team police_squad police section | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a group of persons who are engaged in a common activity | |
| Examples: | "platoons of tourists poured out of the busses" "the defensive platoon of the football team" |
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| Related terms: | social_group | |
| Similar spelling: |
Platonic pluton Platonist Platonism plutonic plutonium Plutonian platen platan Plotner Platner plating plotinus Plattner platinum Platanus pleating pleading |
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