Platoon (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A team of policemen working under the military platoon system.

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Hypernyms

• Squad

Meaning ²

A group of persons who are engaged in a common activity; "platoons of tourists poured out of the busses"; "the defensive platoon of the football team".

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Meaning ³

A military unit that is a subdivision of a company; usually has a headquarters and two or more squads; usually commanded by a lieutenant.

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Examples

• The lieutenant was put in charge of the platoon, responsible for making key decisions on the battlefield.
• A standard infantry platoon consists of around 20-50 soldiers, depending on the country and the type of mission.
• During the operation, the platoon was tasked with securing a key bridge to prevent enemy forces from crossing.
• The platoon was split into two squads, one to provide cover and the other to carry out the flanking maneuver.
• The officer's leadership skills were put to the test as he led his platoon through the treacherous terrain, navigating through minefields and enemy fire.