Squadron Definition

skwŏdrən
squadrons
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.
Webster's New World
A unit of armored cavalry composed of from two to four troops, a headquarters, and auxiliary units.
Webster's New World
A cavalry or armored unit of a European army, corresponding to a company.
American Heritage
A military flight formation.
Webster's New World
The basic tactical and administrative air-force unit, smaller than an air group and larger than a flight.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Squadron

Noun

Singular:
squadron
Plural:
squadrons

Origin of Squadron

  • French escadron, formerly also esquadron, or Italian squadrone. See squad.

    From Wiktionary

  • Italian squadrone augmentative of squadra squad squad

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Squadron Sentence Examples

  • Tomorrow our squadron is to be in reserve.

  • Lead the squadron back.

  • A squadron of cavalry despatched by Fadus took them alive, cut off the head of Theudas and brought it to Jerusalem.

  • The outset of his administration was marked by Franco-Italian fetes at Toulon (10th to I4th April 1901), when the Italian fleet returned a visit paid by the French Mediterranean squadron to Cagliari in April 1899; and by the despatch of three Italian warships to Prevesa to obtain satisfaction for damage done to Italian subjects by Turkish officials.

  • A light squadron was, however, kept at sea to injure the Dutch trade, and as no armistice was arranged the Republic was free to continue warlike operations.

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Words Starting With

SSQSQU

Words Ending With

NONRON

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