squad|ron

squad|ron
squad|ron «SKWOD ruhn», noun, verb.
–n.
1. a) a tactical unit of the U.S. Air Force, consisting of a formation of eight or more airplanes, usually two or three flights, that fly or fight together. b) the basic tactical unit of any air force.
2. a part of a naval fleet used for special service or duty, consisting of two or more divisions, usually of the same type of ship: »

a destroyer squadron.

3. a military unit made up of two or more troops of cavalry or armored cavalry, usually having from 120 to 200 men and commanded by a major or a lieutenant colonel. It corresponds to a batallion in other branches of the army.
4. any group or formation: »

A stately squadron of snowy geese were riding in an adjoining pond (Washington Irving).

–v.t.
to form into a squadron or squadrons.
╂[< Italian squadrone < squadra squad; see etym. under squad (Cf. ↑squad)]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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