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    platoon
    /pləˈtuːn/

    noun

    • 1. a subdivision of a company of soldiers, usually forming a tactical unit that is commanded by a subaltern or lieutenant and divided into three sections: "the platoon commander"

    verb

    • 1. (in South Africa) apply the platoon system to (a school): "it has been found necessary to platoon 14 schools"
    • 2. use the strategy of alternating (a pair of players or one player with another) in a specified field position in successive games: "at catcher we platooned Petralli and Stanley"

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  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPLATOON | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    A platoon is a small group of soldiers, vehicles, or sports players. Learn how to use the word platoon in different contexts and see translations in other languages.

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    Learn the origin, usage and synonyms of the word platoon, which can be a noun or a verb. A platoon is a small group of soldiers, football players or other people with a common characteristic or activity.

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  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › platoonPLATOON | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    PLATOON meaning: 1. a small group of about ten or twelve soldiers, with a lieutenant in charge of it: 2. a group of…. Learn more.

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    noun. a military unit consisting of two or more squads or sections and a headquarters. a small unit of a police force. a company or group of persons: a platoon of visitors. Football. a group of players specially trained in one aspect of the game, as offense or defense, and used as a unit: a halfback on the offensive platoon. verb (used with object)

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionplatoon noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

    A platoon is a small group of soldiers that is part of a company and commanded by a lieutenant. Learn how to say platoon, see pictures and example sentences, and find synonyms and related words.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › platoonPlatoon - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A platoon is a military unit made up of squads. If you’re in a war zone, you might see a platoon of soldiers guarding a checkpoint. Military branches such as the army, navy, air force, or marines are broken down into smaller groups.

  10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPLATOON definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A platoon is a small group of soldiers, usually commanded by a lieutenant. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, collocations, and usage of platoon in different contexts.