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Definition of squadron - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
militaryTECH. tactical air force unit with multiple flightsTECH.
- The squadron completed its training exercises.
2.
armyTECH. military unit of cavalry or armored vehiclesTECH.
- The squadron advanced across the battlefield.
3.
navyTECH. naval unit detached for a specific taskTECH.
- The squadron patrolled the coastal waters.
4.
organizationgroup organized for a particular purpose
- The cleanup squadron gathered early to start the community project..
5.
space unitTECH. space force unit within an operations deltaTECH.
- The squadron monitored satellite communications.
Expressions with squadron
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group of aircraft organized for a mission
The fly squadron took off at dawn for the mission.
place where squadron members report for duty
New recruits must first go to the squadron orderly room.
military unit made of several fighter planes and their crews
The fighter squadron launched at dawn to intercept the incoming bombers.
rank in the air forces above flight lieutenant and below wing commander
The squadron leader briefed the pilots on the upcoming mission..
Origin of squadron
Italian, squadra (squad)
Terms with squadron included in their meaning
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military
rank in the air force above squadron leader and below group captain
abr: squadron
group of military aircraft and their crews
US Air Force
senior enlisted member in a squadron
military organization
military unit larger than a squadron
acr: Bare Base Squadron
military group that sets up basic air bases
naval
small squadron of ships
military aviation
small squadron of aircraft in World War I France
acr: Marine Helicopter Squadron One
helicopter squadron that transports the US President
protective squadron
unit of cavalry protecting a high-ranking official
abr: squadron orderly room
office in a squadron for paperwork and records
abr: squadron
group of military planes or ships working together
abr: Squadron
group of military aircraft or ships
acr: Technical Field Squadron
military group working in technical areas
abr: Squadron Leader
officer rank in air force above flight lieutenant
minimal facilities
squadron that operates with minimal facilities and support
reporting place
place where squadron members report for duty
military
office for administrative tasks in a squadron
Examples of squadron in a sentence
A new squadron was formed for the mission. An armored squadron guarded the northern crossing. The cavalry squadron assembled at first light. The squadron completed its mission successfully. A new squadron was formed for the operation. The squadron of volunteers worked tirelessly.
A squadron of chefs prepared the banquet.
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- French:escadron, escadre, ...
- German:Staffel, Schwadron, ...
- Italian:reparto aereo, squadrone, ...
- Spanish:escuadrón, unidad espacial, ...
- Portuguese:esquadrão, grupo, ...
- Chinese:中队, 骑兵中队, ...
- Japanese:飛行隊, 中隊, ...
- Arabic:سِرْب, كَتيبة, ...
- Hebrew:טַיֶּסֶת, טַיֶּסֶת, ...
- Russian:эскадрилья, эскадрон, ...
- Ukrainian:ескадрилья, ескадрон, ...
- Hindi:स्क्वाड्रन, घुड़सवार दस्ता, ...
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