Words Like SQUADRON

We have put together a list of words that are similar to SQUADRON.

1 Alternative Words Similar to squadron

1 Escadrille Noun      Hyponym

1 examples of squadron

1 the North Atlantic Squadron

10 definitions of squadron

1 Primarily, a square; hence, a square body of troops; a body of troops drawn up in a square.
2 A body of cavalry comprising two companies or troops, and averaging from one hundred and twenty to two hundred men.
3 A detachment of vessels employed on any particular service or station, under the command of the senior officer.
4 a naval unit that is detached from the fleet for a particular task
5 an air force unit larger than a flight and smaller than a group
6 a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
7 A naval unit consisting of two or more divisions of a fleet.
8 An armored cavalry unit subordinate to a regiment and consisting of two or more troops.
9 A cavalry or armored unit of a European army, corresponding to a company.
10 A basic tactical air force unit, subordinate to a group and consisting of two or more flights.
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