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.

Matched Categories

1. • Army Unit
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How to pronounce PLATOON?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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. Michael Douglas:

   You look back at Oliver Stones’s career — Jimmy Woods in' El Salvador,' Charlie Sheen in' Platoon,' Tom Cruise in' Born On The Fourth of July,' Kevin Costner in' JFK,' Val Kilmer in' The Doors' — and every actor has probably given their best performance with Oliver Stones, because, whether it is his Vietnam mentality, he wants you in the trenches with him.

2. Jonny Kim:

   I remember what Tony Eafrati(His Platoon Chief) said me when I first showed up: 'Never think you're too good to do trash.' And I take that to heart, like to this day. Never too good to do those jobs, because the moment you start to think you're better than anyone else, you have poisoned yourself. You are on the dark path.

3. 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.

4. Benard Keter:

   Being in the Army is a life-changing experience. You have your chain of command. You have your teammates. You have soldiers in the platoon. You have soldiers in the company. It’s a great family to be in.

5. Randy Tobler:

   It makes me cry -- so many people have banded together, it's like an Army platoon charging up the hill.

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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