Definitions for PLATOON
pləˈtunpla·toon

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. platoonnoun

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

2. platoonnoun

   a team of policemen working under the military platoon system

3. platoonnoun

   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"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. platoonnoun

   A unit of thirty to forty soldiers typically commanded by a lieutenant and forming part of a company.

2. platoonverb

   To alternate starts with a teammate of opposite handedness, depending on the handedness of the opposing pitcher

   Taylor has been hitting poorly against left-handers, and Morgan has been hitting poorly against right-handers, so they will platoon.

3. Etymology: From obsolete plauton, variant of peloton, from pelote + -on. Compare pellet.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Platoonnoun

   A small square body of musketeers, drawn out of a batallion of foot, when they form the hollow square, to strengthen the angles: the grenadiers are generally thus posted; yet a party from any other division is called a platoon, when intending to far from the main body. Military Dict.

   Etymology: a corruption of peloton, Fr.

   In comely wounds shall bleeding worthies stand,
   Webb’s firm platoon, and Lumly’s faithful band. Thomas Tickell.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Platoon

   A platoon is a military unit typically composed of two or more squads, sections, or patrols. Platoon organization varies depending on the country and the branch, but a platoon can be composed of 50 people, although specific platoons may range from 10 to 100 people. A platoon is typically the smallest military unit led by a commissioned officer. The platoon leader is usually a junior officer—a second or first lieutenant or an equivalent rank. The officer is usually assisted by a platoon sergeant. Rifle platoons normally consist of a small platoon headquarters and three or four sections (Commonwealth) or squads (United States). In some armies, platoon is used throughout the branches of the army. In a few armies, such as the French Army, a platoon is specifically a cavalry unit, and the infantry use "section" as the equivalent unit. A unit consisting of several platoons is called a company or a battery.

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1. platoon

   A platoon is a military unit typically comprised of two or more squads or sections and led by a lieutenant. It usually consists of 15 to 45 soldiers, and may be further divided into smaller teams or crews. It forms part of a company, squadron, or group in the structure of an army. Outside the military, the term platoon can also refer to a group of people working, acting, or progressing together.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Platoonnoun

   formerly, a body of men who fired together; also, a small square body of soldiers to strengthen the angles of a hollow square

2. Platoonnoun

   now, in the United States service, half of a company

3. Etymology: [F. peloton a ball of thread, a knot or group of men, a platoon, from pelote a ball formed of things wound round. See Pellet.]

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1. Platoon

   A platoon is a military unit typically composed of two to four sections or squads and containing 26 to 50 soldiers. Platoons are organized into a company, which typically consists of three, four or five platoons. A platoon is typically the smallest military unit led by a commissioned officer—the platoon leader or platoon commander, usually a lieutenant. He is usually assisted by a senior non-commissioned officer—the platoon sergeant. In some armies, platoon is used throughout the branches of the army. In others, such as the British Army, most platoons are infantry platoons, while some carry other designations such as tank, mortar, or heavy weapons platoons. In a few armies, such as the French Army, a platoon is specifically a cavalry unit, and the infantry use "section" as the equivalent unit.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Platoon

   pla-tōōn′, n. a number of recruits assembled for exercise—originally a small body of soldiers in a hollow square, to strengthen the angles of a longer formation: a subdivision of a company. [Fr. peloton, a ball, a knot of men—pelote—L. pĭla, a ball.]

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. platoon

   Originally a small square body or subdivision of musketeers; hence, platoon exercise, that which relates to the loading and firing of muskets in the ranks; and platoon firing, i.e. by subdivisions.

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. platoon

   Probably from the French peloton, a “ball of thread,” a “knot,” was a term formerly used in the English service to designate a body of men who fired together. In U. S. tactics, it is now a recognized subdivision of a company, being one-half.

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How to pronounce PLATOON?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say PLATOON in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of PLATOON in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of PLATOON in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of PLATOON in a Sentence

1. Marine Corps:

   The commandant [Gen. David Berger] took adverse administration action against [Castellvi], the commandant personally and formally counseled him for his failure to properly train the Marines and sailors for whom he was entrusted and for the inadequate evaluation of the AAV platoon before it was attached to the 15th MEU.

2. Jonny Kim:

   The way I would talk to a platoon of SEALs would be very different than the way I would talk to a 60 year old COPD patient.

3. Defence Minister Martin Stropnicky:

   There is a talk of a platoon, roughly 100 people, who would take part in the alliance's contingent, if the preparation of the (NATO) brigade goes according to plan, and I believe it will, then it is very likely in the second half (of this year).

4. President Barack Obama:

   He deployed to Afghanistan twice. First as a platoon leader, and a couple of years later when he was hand-picked to head up a security detail.

5. Seth MoultonMoulton:

   The greatest honor of my life was to lead these men in my platoon, even though it was a war that I and they disagreed with.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=PLATOON
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Platoon
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=PLATOON
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Platoon
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/PLATOON
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=PLATOON
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=PLATOON
9. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=PLATOON
10. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
    https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html
11. ^ Usage in printed sources
    https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=PLATOON