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- [skwod-ruh n]
- /ˈskwɒd rən/
- /ˈskwɒd.rən/
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- [skwod-ruh n]
- /ˈskwɒd rən/
Definitions of squadron word
- noun squadron a portion of a naval fleet or a detachment of warships; a subdivision of a fleet. 1
- noun squadron an armored cavalry or cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops, a headquarters, and various supporting units. 1
- noun squadron the basic administrative and tactical unit, smaller than a group and composed of two or more flights. a flight formation. 1
- noun squadron a number of persons grouped or united together for some purpose; group. 1
- verb with object squadron to form into a squadron or squadrons; marshal or array in or as if in squadrons. 1
- noun squadron military unit 1
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Origin of squadron
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; < Italian squadrone, equivalent to squadr(a) square + -one augmentative suffix
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Parts of speech for Squadron
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
squadron popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
squadron usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for squadron
noun squadron
- argosy — a large abundantly laden merchant ship, or a fleet of such ships
- armada — An armada is a large group of warships.
- battalion — A battalion is a large group of soldiers that consists of three or more companies.
- bowleg — a leg that curves outwards
- bowlegs — outward curvature of the legs causing a separation of the knees when the ankles are close or in contact.
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