Word Frequency
platoon (pləˈtuːn
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Definitions
noun
- (military) a subunit of a company usually comprising three sections of ten to twelve men: commanded by a lieutenant
- a group or unit of people, esp one sharing a common activity, characteristic, etc
Word Origin
C17: from French peloton little ball, group of men, from pelote ball; see pelletTranslations for 'platoon'
Example Sentences Including 'platoon'
A firefighter on scene fell through the floor and had to be rescued by platoon mates, but he wasn't seriously hurt.Edmonton Sun (2003)
At the same time a new wave of Germans came over the crest in front of what had been Sergeant Brinson's platoon.In Love and War
I found a billet in a hut which had been constructed by a platoon of the Turks.Anti-Ice
Inside, it was spacious, big enough for a platoon to exercise in.10,000 MILES WITHOUT A CLOUD (2003)
Intense light machinegun fire from the Japanese positions then held down the platoon , holding up the entire attack.Times, Sunday Times (2002)
Kenyon, who was commanding officer of his platoon , is also facing a further charge for failing to report the abuse to senior officers.Liverpool Daily Post and Echo (2005)
On one occasion the report says a cadet was kicked by nearly his whole platoon.New Zealand Herald (2004)
That's when a reserve platoon led by Major Gupta attacked from the rear and closed in on the Top.India Today (1999)
The rear platoon of the Company, No. 6 platoon, had been relatively unscathed.In Love and War
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