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   squadron

   /ˈskwɒdr(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. an operational unit in an air force consisting of two or more flights of aircraft and the personnel required to fly them.
   • ▪ a principal division of an armoured or cavalry regiment, consisting of two or more troops.
   • ▪ a group of warships detached on a particular duty or under the command of a flag officer.
   • ▪ a large group of people or things: "he immediately commissioned a squadron of architects"

   Word Origin mid 16th century (originally denoting a group of soldiers in square formation): from Italian squadrone, from squadra ‘square’.

   Scrabble Points: 18

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   The meaning of SQUADRON is a unit of military organization. How to use squadron in a sentence.

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   SQUADRON definition: 1. a unit of one of the armed forces, especially (in Britain) the air force or the navy 2. a unit…. Learn more.

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   A squadron is a unit of one of the armed forces, especially the air force or the navy. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, see examples from various sources and find translations in other languages.

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   A squadron is a subdivision of a naval fleet, a cavalry unit, or an air force unit. Learn the origin, usage and synonyms of the word squadron from Dictionary.com.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSQUADRON definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A squadron is a section of one of the armed forces, especially the air force. Learn the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of squadron with sentences from The Guardian and other sources.

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   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. This word comes from the military, but the meaning varies depending on the branch.

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   A squadron is a military unit of ships, aircraft, or troops. Learn the origin, usage, and translations of the word squadron from various sources and dictionaries.