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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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   What is a squadron in the military?

   • 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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   How many soldiers are in a squadron?

   • In the army, a squadron is a cavalry (horses) unit that has at least two troops, which are smaller collections of soldiers. The squadron also includes a headquarters and support. In the air force, a squadron has at least two flights, which are the equivalent of troops.

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   What does Escuadrón mean?

   • escuadrón… esquadrão… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! SQUADRON definition: 1. a unit of one of the armed forces, especially (in Britain) the air force or the navy 2. a unit….

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   What is a Quadron unit?

   • Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! 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 more about the meaning, pronunciation and usage of squadron with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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     SQUADRON meaning: 1. a unit of one of the armed forces,...

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   1. : a unit of military organization: such as. a. : a cavalry unit higher than a troop and lower than a regiment. b. : a naval unit consisting of two or more divisions and sometimes additional vessels. c (1) : a unit of the U.S. Air Force higher than a flight and lower than a group. (2) : a military flight formation. 2.

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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.

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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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   Definition of squadron noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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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.