platoon, n.
(platoons)
freq. cnt. 8
(platoons)
freq. cnt. 8
a military unit that is a subdivision of a company; usually has a headquarters and two or more squads; usually commanded by a lieutenant
<noun.group> freq. cnt.: 6 freq. cnt.: 6
platoon
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a team of policemen working under the military platoon system
<noun.group> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
platoon
a group of persons who are engaged in a common activity
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platoon
sample sentences
"platoons of tourists poured out of the busses""the defensive platoon of the football team"
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