Squadron

Definition:

  • (n.) Primarily, a square; hence, a square body of troops; a body of troops drawn up in a square.
  • (n.) A body of cavarly comparising two companies or troops, and averging from one hundred and twenty to two hundred men.
  • (n.) A detachment of vessels employed on any particular service or station, under the command of the senior officer; as, the North Atlantic Squadron.

Compare squadron with other words:

flock vs. squadron

squadron vs. squadroned

squad vs. squadron

group vs. squadron

flight vs. squadron

fleet vs. squadron

squadron vs. wing