squadron

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A body of troops drawn up in a square.

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

2. 2
   noun

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

   The North Atlantic Squadron.

3. 3
   noun

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

4. 4
   noun

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

From Italian squadrone. See squad.

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