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Meaning of squadron in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈskwɑdrən/

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  1. Noun

    squadron

    Etymology

    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. 2. an air force unit larger than a flight and smaller than a group
  3. 3. a naval unit that is detached from the fleet for a particular task

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