Associations to the word «Detachment»
Noun
- Quartermaster
- Retina
- Cavalry
- Afb
- Dragoon
- Det
- Reconnaissance
- Squadron
- Hq
- Battalion
- Partisan
- Platoon
- Flier
- Ordnance
- Marine
- Cataract
- Infantry
- Skirmish
- Howitzer
- Artillery
- Garrison
- Regiment
- Naval
- Raf
- Deployment
- Commandant
- Guards
- Cossack
- Troop
- Grenadier
- Cornwallis
- Corps
- Hussar
- Militia
- Airlift
- Forces
- Rifleman
- Headquarters
- Brigade
- Guarding
- Gunnery
- Peking
- Yeomanry
- Lancer
- Helicopter
- Commando
- Guadalcanal
- Outpost
- Airfield
- Searchlight
- Fusilier
- Degeneration
- Banning
- Attachment
- Redoubt
- Confederate
- Flank
- Guard
- Reinforcement
- Aviation
- Sortie
- Barracks
- Command
Adjective
Wiktionary
DETACHMENT, noun. (uncountable) The action of detaching; separation.
DETACHMENT, noun. (uncountable) The state of being detached or disconnected; insulation.
DETACHMENT, noun. (uncountable) Indifference to the concerns of others; aloofness.
DETACHMENT, noun. (uncountable) Absence of bias; impartiality; objectivity.
DETACHMENT, noun. (uncountable) (military) The separation of a military unit from the main body for particular purpose or a special mission.
DETACHMENT, noun. (countable) (military) The unit so dispatched.
DETACHMENT, noun. (countable) (military) A permanent unit organized for special duties.
DETACHMENT, noun. (countable) Any smaller portion of a main body separately employed.
Dictionary definition
DETACHMENT, noun. Avoiding emotional involvement.
DETACHMENT, noun. The act of releasing from an attachment or connection.
DETACHMENT, noun. The state of being isolated or detached; "the insulation of England was preserved by the English Channel".
DETACHMENT, noun. A small unit of troops of special composition.
DETACHMENT, noun. Coming apart.
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