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Squadrons

Verb / ˈskwɑ:drʌnz / Another word for squadrons — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a unit of military organization consisting of a certain number of soldiers, vehicles, and aircraft.

Synonyms & similar words

squadron unit division brigade company battalion regiment fleet armada flotilla formation group team crew gang posse troop force contingent patrol squad

Example sentences

  1. The squadron of soldiers marched in unison.
  2. The squadron of tanks rolled through the desert.
  3. The squadron of ships sailed across the sea.
  4. The squadron of helicopters flew over the mountains.
  5. The squadron of jets soared through the clouds.

Quotes

  • "The sky was full of squadrons of planes, each with its own individuality, but all obeying a single will, as they sped eastward" - Winston Churchill
  • "The squadron has two forms of unity: that of the individual to the group, and that of the group to the individual." - John Boyd
  • "A squadron of beautiful women can be more dangerous than a squadron of bombers." - Richard Marcinko

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