squadron
word
/ˈskwɑdɹən/
SKWAH-druhn
/skwˈɒdɹən/
SKWOD-ruhn
Definition
A squadron is a group of military ships, planes, or soldiers organized to operate together, especially in the air force or navy. It can also refer to a unit of people working closely in a team.
Usage & Nuances
Most common in military contexts (navy and especially air force). In modern English, rarely used outside official or historical references. In informal language, rarely used for civilian teams.
Spanish: escuadrónPortuguese (BR): esquadrãoPortuguese (PT): esquadrãoChinese (Simplified): 中队Chinese (Traditional): 中隊Hindi: दस्ताArabic: سربBengali: স্কোয়াড্রন - দল (সামরিক)Russian: эскадрон - эскадра (военная группа)Japanese: 飛行隊 - 戦隊Vietnamese: phi đội - hải đội (quân sự)Korean: 비행대 - 편대 (군사)Turkish: filo - takım (askeri)Urdu: اسکواڈرن - فوجی دستہIndonesian: skuadron - satuan (militer)
Example Sentences
The air force sent a squadron of jets on the mission.
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A navy squadron sailed into the harbor.
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His father used to command a squadron during the war.
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A squadron of rescue helicopters arrived just in time.
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Each squadron has its own leader.
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You should see the whole squadron in action at the air show this weekend!
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