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squadron

UK
/ˈskwɒdrən/
US
/ˈskwɑːdrən/
squadronnoun
squadrons
pl
UK
/ˈskwɒdrən/
US
/ˈskwɑːdrən/
Translations
escadronUnité militaire de cavalerie ou de l'armée de l'air.
The squadron was deployed to the front lines to support the infantry.
L'escadron a été déployé en première ligne pour soutenir l'infanterie.
escadreSens naval.
The naval squadron was sent to patrol the waters near the disputed island.
L'escadre navale a été envoyée patrouiller dans les eaux près de l'île disputée.
Additional translations
groupeSens figuré ou général.
escadrilleSurtout en aviation, pour une petite unité aérienne; peut être plus spécifique que « escadron ».
Definitions
A principal division of an armored or cavalry regiment, consisting of two or more troops.
The squadron was deployed to the front lines to support the infantry.
A unit of the air force consisting of two or more flights of aircraft and the personnel required to fly them.
The squadron was tasked with a reconnaissance mission over the enemy territory.
A group of warships detached on a particular duty or under the command of a flag officer.
The naval squadron was sent to patrol the waters near the disputed island.
A group of people, vehicles, or other things moving or arranged together.
A squadron of reporters awaited the celebrity outside the courthouse.
Synonyms
group
division
crew
detachment
team
formation
flotilla
unit
squadronverb
squadroned
Past Simple
squadroned
Past Participle
squadroning
ing-form
Archaic/literary verb meaning ‘to form into squadrons; to arrange troops’.
Translations
former en escadronsEmploi militaire.
The commander squadroned his cavalry before the charge.
Le commandant a formé sa cavalerie en escadrons avant la charge.
Definitions
To arrange or form (troops, aircraft, ships, etc.) into squadrons.
The commander squadroned his cavalry before the charge.
Synonyms
regiment
post
station
assign
cluster
mass
deploy
assemble
array
marshal
organize
group
squadronadjective
UK
/ˈskwɒdrən/
US
/ˈskwɑːdrən/
Attributive use (e.g., "squadron headquarters"). Not gradable in ordinary usage.
Translations
d'escadronConstruction adjectivale liée à une unité militaire.
The squadron headquarters was buzzing with activity.
Le quartier général d'escadron était en pleine effervescence.
Definitions
Relating to or belonging to a squadron.
The squadron headquarters was buzzing with activity.
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