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squadron

/ˈskwɒdrən/

/ˈskwɑːdrən/

squadronnoun

squadrons

/ˈskwɒdrən/

/ˈskwɑːdrən/

Translations

эскадрилья

The squadron was deployed to the front lines.

Эскадрилья была развернута на передовой.

отряд

The squadron of ships sailed into the harbor.

Отряд кораблей вошел в гавань.

Additional translations

флотилия

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

squadronverb

squadroned

Past Simple

squadroned

Past Participle

squadroning

Gerund

Archaic/literary verb meaning ‘to form into squadrons; to arrange troops’.

Definitions

To arrange or form (troops, aircraft, ships, etc.) into squadrons.

The commander squadroned his cavalry before the charge.

Synonyms

squadronadjective

/ˈskwɒdrən/

/ˈskwɑːdrən/

Attributive use (e.g., "squadron headquarters"). Not gradable in ordinary usage.

Definitions

Relating to or belonging to a squadron.

The squadron headquarters was buzzing with activity.