distaccamento

Definitions of distaccamento
  1. noun
    the act of releasing from an attachment or connection
    synonyms: dislocamento, dislocazione
  2. noun
    a small unit of troops of special composition
    synonyms: reparto, squadra, unità
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    guardia, scorta, vigilanza
    a group of men who escort and protect some important person
    pattuglia
    a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
    picchetto
    a detachment of troops guarding an army from surprise attack
    retroguardia
    a detachment assigned to protect the rear of a (retreating) military body
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