squadron

Meanings

• noun

  A large formation of military aircraft, ships, or vehicles.

  - "The squadron of F-15 fighters took off for a training mission."
  - "The navy squadron sailed towards the enemy harbor."

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Pronunciation

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Variants

List of all variants of squadron that leads to same result
squadron , squadrons , squadron leader , squadron leaders

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'escadron', meaning 'a squad' or 'a body of soldiers'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'squadron' is also used in the context of horse racing, where it refers to a group of jockeys riding together.

2. The largest squadron of aircraft ever formed was during the D-Day invasion, with over 1,000 planes taking part.

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Related Concepts

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1. Battle formation: A specific arrangement of military units in battle.

2. Military unit: A organized group of soldiers, sailors, or airmen.

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Culture

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Squadrons have been used throughout history in various military contexts, from medieval knights riding in formation to modern air forces.

How to Memorize "squadron"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large group of military aircraft flying in formation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'squadron' with the idea of a large group of soldiers or vehicles.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Squad' to remember the meaning: 'S' for large, 'Q' for formation, 'U' for military, 'A' for aircraft, 'D' for ships or vehicles.

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