noun

squadron

squadron

He was a pilot in a fighter squadron.

He was a pilot in a fighter squadron.

A squadron of cavalry charged the enemy.

A squadron of cavalry charged the enemy.

((a squadron of sth.)) a military unit of aircraft, cavalry, or ships A squadron of jets flew overhead.

Synonyms: fleet, flotilla, unit, wing (air force)

From Italian 'squadrone', an augmentative of 'squadra' (squad), meaning 'large squad'.

A 'squadron' is a larger version of a 'squad', often used for air force or cavalry units.

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