Definitions for squadron

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squadron squad·ron

Spelling: [skwod-ruh n]

IPA: /ˈskwɒd rən/

Squadron is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 18 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 20 points.

You can make 270 anagrams from letters in squadron (adnoqrsu).

Definitions for squadron

noun

1. a portion of a naval fleet or a detachment of warships; a subdivision of a fleet.
2. an armored cavalry or cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops, a headquarters, and various supporting units.
3. the basic administrative and tactical unit, smaller than a group and composed of two or more flights. a flight formation.
4. a number of persons grouped or united together for some purpose; group.

verb (used with object)

1. to form into a squadron or squadrons; marshal or array in or as if in squadrons.

Origin of squadron

1555-65; Italian squadrone, equivalent to squadr(a) square + -one augmentative suffix

Examples for squadron

The result was chaos, as Jones, who thought he was in charge of the entire Black Sea fleet, was only commanding “the squadron.”

Our squadron doctor was lean, well muscled, square jawed and blond.

The tribune was surrounded by a squadron of hussars of the National Guard.

The squadron retired at once, and reported the state of affairs.

The President came in and our squadron commander called, “Attention on deck!”

The squadron then dismounted and opened fire with their carbines.

A squadron was engaged in covering the operations of a foraging party.

With the loss of perhaps a dozen men the squadron might gallop through.

On December 9, 2013, Norris met with Neubauer, her squadron commander Lt Col. Betsy Ross, Col. Tombe, and others.

I was ashore every day while the squadron remained in the port.