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| squad·ron [ skwóddrən ] (plural squad·rons) |
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| Definition: |
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1. naval unit: a naval unit containing two or more divisions of a fleet
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2. air force unit: a unit of a tactical air force belonging to a group and containing two or more flights
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3. cavalry unit: an armored cavalry unit belonging to a regiment and containing two or more troops
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4. group: an organized group of people, animals, or objects
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| [Mid-16th century. < Italian squadrone "large squad" < squadra (see squad)] |
