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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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  2. 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.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PlatoonPlatoon - Wikipedia

    A platoon is a military unit typically composed of two to four squads, sections, or patrols. Platoon organization varies depending on the country and the branch, but a platoon can be composed of 20–50 troops, although specific platoons may range from 10 to 100 people.

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  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › platoonPlatoon Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    A platoon is a small group of soldiers or a group of people with a common characteristic or activity. Learn more about the origin, synonyms, examples, and usage of the word platoon from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPLATOON | 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.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishplatoon 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 pronounce, use and translate platoon in different contexts with Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

  8. www.dictionary.com › browse › platoonPLATOON Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    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)

  9. 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 and languages.