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squadron

UK
/ˈskwɒdrən/
US
/ˈskwɑːdrən/

Translations

squadronnoun
squadrons
pl
UK
/ˈskwɒdrən/
US
/ˈskwɑːdrən/
The squadron was deployed to the front lines.
Эскадрилья была развернута на передовой.
The squadron of ships sailed into the harbor.
Отряд кораблей вошел в гавань.
Additional translations
флотилия
Synonyms
group
division
crew
detachment
team
formation
flotilla
unit
squadronverb
squadroned
Past Simple
squadroned
Past Participle
squadroning
Gerund
Archaic/literary verb meaning ‘to form into squadrons; to arrange troops’.
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.

Definitions

squadronnoun
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.
squadronverb
To arrange or form (troops, aircraft, ships, etc.) into squadrons.
The commander squadroned his cavalry before the charge.
squadronadjective
Relating to or belonging to a squadron.
The squadron headquarters was buzzing with activity.
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