Platoon: meaning, definitions and examples

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platoon

 

[ plษ™หˆtuหn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

military unit

A platoon is a military unit typically composed of two or more squads or sections. It is usually led by a lieutenant or a sergeant and is a fundamental element in army organization.

Synonyms

detachment, squad, unit

Examples of usage

  • The platoon marched in formation.
  • The platoon was responsible for securing the perimeter.
  • The platoon leader gave orders to his troops.

Translations

Translations of the word "platoon" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pelotรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฒเคพเคŸเฅ‚เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zug

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pleton

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะทะฒะพะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pluton

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฐ้šŠ (ใ—ใ‚‡ใ†ใŸใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท peloton

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pelotรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bรถlรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œ๋Œ€ (sodae)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุตูŠู„ุฉ (fasilah)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ฤeta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤata

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŽ’ (pรกi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vod

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sveit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฒะทะฒะพะด

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒงแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (tskeba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bรถlรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pelotรณn

Etymology

The word 'platoon' originated from the French word 'peloton', which means a small group or unit. It was first used in English in the 17th century to refer to a small unit of soldiers. Over time, the meaning expanded to its current usage in military terminology.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,809, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.