Meaning of squadron in English
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Noun
squadronEtymology
mid 16th century (originally denoting a group of soldiers in square formation): from Italian squadrone, from squadra‘square’Definitions
1. a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms- 2. an air force unit larger than a flight and smaller than a group
- 3. a naval unit that is detached from the fleet for a particular task