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platoon
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
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pləˈtuːn
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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
noun
a team of policemen working under the military platoon system
noun
a group of persons who are engaged in a common activity
“platoons of tourists poured out of the busses”
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platoons of tourists poured out of the busses
the defensive platoon of the football team