squadron

squadron Definition

squad·ron (skwäd′rən)

noun

a group of warships, usually of the same type, assigned to some special duty; specif., a naval unit consisting of two or more divisions
a unit of armored cavalry composed of from two to four troops, a headquarters, and auxiliary units
1. a military flight formation
2. the basic tactical and administrative air-force unit, smaller than an air group and larger than a flight
a large or organized group

Etymology: It squadrone < squadra, a square, fem. of quadrus, square

squadron Synonyms

squadron Usage Examples

Converse of object

disband: T the squadron disbanded on 29 July 1945, .
equip: As well as equipping nine RAF squadrons, the aircraft was also bought by Australia, Germany and Belgium.

Preposition: at

Adjective modifier

regimental: The ACR also has a regimental aviation squadron to support the overall scheme of maneuver.
armored: Moving Screen An armored cavalry squadron conducts a moving screen when the main body is moving either in the attack or in retrograde.
inshore: Admiral Sir John Jervis recognized Horatio's special qualities and made him Commodore of an inshore squadron.
armored: The armored squadron becomes the core of the 1st.
naval: He also sent the a naval squadron to deal with the Barbary pirates.
divisional: The light division aviation brigade is composed of a brigade HHC; one divisional cavalry squadron; one AHB; and one ATKHB.

Modifies a noun

commander: The RSA is under the tactical control of the support squadron commander.
marking: Side on shots showing squadron markings are a useful variation.
headquarters: The headquarters troop provides the internal administrative, disciplinary, training, and security support functions for the squadron headquarters.

Noun used with modifier

cavalry: In addition, each forward support platoon supports a cavalry squadron through a habitual relationship.
fighter: The fighter squadron was withdrawn from the air group in 1964.
bomber: Yet anyone who has served on a wartime bomber squadron will be aware of it.
reconnaissance: These were carried in aircraft ( mainly Lancasters ) of RAF photographic reconnaissance squadrons.
RAF: The number of RAF squadrons had been very much reduced at the end of the First World War.
front-line: The F.6 commenced operation with 19 Squadron in May 1956 and eventually equipped nineteen front-line squadrons.

Preposition: of

cavalry: He accordingly gathered and personally led 43 squadrons of cavalry against the center of the British Position.
bomber: Overhead a squadron of bombers were just returning to their base on the Cap Bon Peninsular.

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