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squadron

DEFINITIONS OF: squadron

1

n a naval unit that is detached from the fleet for a particular task

Types:
escadrille
a small squadron
Type of:
naval unit
a military unit that is part of a navy

n a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms

Type of:
cavalry
a highly mobile army unit

n an air force unit larger than a flight and smaller than a group

Types:
escadrille
an air force squadron typically containing six airplanes (as in France during World War I)
Type of:
air unit
a military unit that is part of the airforce
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