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squadron
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squadron
Noun
  • Primarily, a square; hence, a square body of troops; a body of troops drawn up in a square. obsolete
  • A body of cavalry comprising two companies or troops, and averaging from one hundred and twenty to two hundred soldiers. military, army
  • A detachment of vessels employed on any particular service or station, under the command of the senior officer; as, the North Atlantic Squadron. military, navy
  • A tactical air force unit; consists of at least two flights; multiple squadrons make up a group or wing (depending on particular air force). military, air force