platoon
/pləˈtuːn/ noun C1- A unit of thirty to forty soldiers typically commanded by a lieutenant and forming part of a company.
- A subdivision of a fire company, led by a captain or lieutenant.
- A group of self-driving vehicles travelling in a close convoy and communicating electronically with each other.
- A group of children in the platoon grouping education system.
Plural platoons
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