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squadron Definition

squad·ron (skwädrən)

noun

  1. a group of warships, usually of the same type, assigned to some special duty; specif., a naval unit consisting of two or more divisions
  2. 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
  3. a large or organized group

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

squadron Synonyms

squadron

n.

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

  • RAF: The first aircraft reached 58 Squadron at RAF Wyton during February 1960.

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  • fighter: The fighter squadron was withdrawn from the air group in 1964.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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