Platoon

Definitions

1. A unit of thirty to forty soldiers typically commanded by a lieutenant and forming part of a company.
2. A subdivision of a fire company, led by a captain or lieutenant.
3. A group of self-driving vehicles travelling in a close convoy and communicating electronically with each other.
4. A group of children in the platoon grouping education system.
   historical

Equivalents

Examples

“Needless to say⟳, one's seat must be booked in advance and a platoon of urbane officials, one to each door of the train⟳, awaits passengers to usher them to their seats and relieve them of their bulkier baggage.”

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