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Definition of Platoon
1. Noun. A military unit that is a subdivision of a company; usually has a headquarters and two or more squads; usually commanded by a lieutenant.
Generic synonyms: Army Unit
Category relationships: Armed Forces, Armed Services, Military, Military Machine, War Machine
Group relationships: Company
Category relationships: Armed Forces, Armed Services, Military, Military Machine, War Machine
Group relationships: Company
2. Noun. A team of policemen working under the military platoon system.
3. Noun. A group of persons who are engaged in a common activity. "The defensive platoon of the football team"
Generic synonyms: Social Group
Definition of Platoon
1. n. Formerly, a body of men who fired together; also, a small square body of soldiers to strengthen the angles of a hollow square.
Definition of Platoon
1. to alternate with another player at the same position [v -ED, -ING, -S]