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noun
A unit of thirty to forty soldiers typically commanded by a lieutenant and forming part of a company.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: government, military, politics, war
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noun
A subdivision of a fire company, led by a captain or lieutenant.
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noun
A group of self-driving vehicles travelling in a close convoy and communicating electronically with each other.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A group of children in the platoon grouping education system.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
Topics: education
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verb
To alternate starts with a teammate of opposite handedness, depending on the handedness of the opposing pitcher
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: ball-games, baseball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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verb
To specialize in a particular position or playing style.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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verb
Of self-driving vehicles: to travel in a close convoy, each vehicle communicating electronically with the others.
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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
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: army unit
noun
a team of policemen working under the military platoon system
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: police squad, squad
noun
a group of persons who are engaged in a common activity
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: social group
History
From obsolete French plauton, variant of peloton, from Middle French pelote + -on. Doublet of peloton. Compare pellet.
Across languages
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