Associations to the word «Platoon»
Noun
- Guardsman
- Fire
- Unit
- Mccoy
- Skirmish
- Provost
- Tow
- Korean
- M3
- Alpha
- Blocking
- Objective
- Terrain
- Vc
- Guarding
- Anti
- Gully
- Tactic
- Dug
- Sirius
- Advance
- Niles
- 3d
- Australian
- Evacuation
- Surveillance
- Highlander
- Pike
- Contingent
- Maintenance
- Engineer
- Searchlight
- Section
- Signal
- Rank
- Commandant
- Fighting
- Lance
- Bill
- Remainder
- Dike
- Serviceman
- Derrick
- Wadi
- League
- Para
- Forces
- Sweeney
- Start
- Garrison
- M2
- Abrams
- Training
- Liaison
- Guard
- Deutschland
- Commissioning
- Centurion
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
PLATOON, noun. (military) A unit of thirty to forty soldiers typically commanded by a lieutenant and forming part of a company.
PLATOON, verb. (baseball) To alternate starts with a teammate of opposite handedness, depending on the handedness of the opposing pitcher
PLATOON SYSTEM, proper noun. (baseball) A method of sharing playing time, whereby two players are selected to play a single defensive position.
Dictionary definition
PLATOON, noun. A military unit that is a subdivision of a company; usually has a headquarters and two or more squads; usually commanded by a lieutenant.
PLATOON, noun. A team of policemen working under the military platoon system.
PLATOON, noun. 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".
Wise words
Actions speak louder than words.