Associations to the word «Battalion»
Noun
- Fusilier
- Infantry
- Parachute
- Grenadier
- Regiment
- Brigade
- Platoon
- Highlander
- Artillery
- Howitzer
- Guards
- Yeomanry
- Reconnaissance
- Argyll
- Vc
- Adjutant
- Hq
- Cavalry
- Rifleman
- Quartermaster
- Marine
- Commando
- Searchlight
- Counterattack
- Somme
- Detachment
- Cadre
- Rifle
- Mortar
- Tank
- Pendleton
- Batterie
- Forester
- Devonshire
- Militia
- Hussar
- Staffordshire
- Reinforcement
- Battery
- Trench
- Territorial
- Combat
- Dragoon
- Guadalcanal
- Logistics
- Casualty
- Corps
- Barracks
- Flank
- Volunteer
Adjective
Wiktionary
BATTALION, noun. (military) An army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters. Traditionally forming part of a regiment.
BATTALION, noun. (US) (military) an army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters; forming part of a brigade.
BATTALION, noun. Any large body of troops.
BATTALION, noun. (by extension) A great number of things.
BATTALION, verb. To form into battalions.
Dictionary definition
BATTALION, noun. An army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies.
BATTALION, noun. A large indefinite number; "a battalion of ants"; "a multitude of TV antennas"; "a plurality of religions".
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