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   squadron

   /ˈskwɒdr(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. an operational unit in an air force consisting of two or more flights of aircraft and the personnel required to fly them.
   • ▪ a principal division of an armoured or cavalry regiment, consisting of two or more troops.
   • ▪ a group of warships detached on a particular duty or under the command of a flag officer.
   • ▪ a large group of people or things: "he immediately commissioned a squadron of architects"

   Word Origin mid 16th century (originally denoting a group of soldiers in square formation): from Italian squadrone, from squadra ‘square’.

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   What is a squadron in the military?

   • In the military, a squadron is a small unit sent out from the main group to do some particular task. In the air force, for example, a squadron might fly out on a surveillance mission. This word comes from the military, but the meaning varies depending on the branch.

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   Where does the word squadron come from?

   • This word comes from the military, but the meaning varies depending on the branch. In the army, a squadron is a cavalry (horses) unit that has at least two troops, which are smaller collections of soldiers. The squadron also includes a headquarters and support.

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   How many soldiers are in a squadron?

   • In the army, a squadron is a cavalry (horses) unit that has at least two troops, which are smaller collections of soldiers. The squadron also includes a headquarters and support. In the air force, a squadron has at least two flights, which are the equivalent of troops.

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   What does Escuadrón mean?

   • escuadrón… esquadrão… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! SQUADRON meaning: 1. a unit of one of the armed forces, especially (in Britain) the air force or the navy 2. a unit….

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   The meaning of SQUADRON is a unit of military organization. How to use squadron in a sentence.

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   a portion of a naval fleet or a detachment of warships; a subdivision of a fleet. an armored cavalry or cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops, a headquarters, and various supporting units. (in the U.S. Air Force).

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   noun. 1. a. a subdivision of a naval fleet detached for a particular task. b. a number of naval units usually of similar type and consisting of two or more divisions. 2. a cavalry unit comprising two or more troops, headquarters, and supporting arms. 3. the basic tactical and administrative air force unit comprising two or more flights.

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   In the military, a squadron is a small unit sent out from the main group to do some particular task. In the air force, for example, a squadron might fly out on a surveillance mission. This word comes from the military, but the meaning varies depending on the branch.

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   1. A naval unit smaller than a fleet. 2. An armored cavalry unit subordinate to a regiment and consisting of two or more troops. 3. A cavalry or armored unit of a European army, corresponding to a company. 4. A basic tactical air force unit, subordinate to a group and consisting of two or more flights. 5.