Synonyms for squadron


Grammar : Noun
Spell : skwod-ruh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˈskwɒd rən


Définition of squadron

Origin :
  • 1560s, from Italian squadrone, augmentative of squadra "battalion" (see squad).
  • noun military unit
Example sentences :
  • With the loss of perhaps a dozen men the squadron might gallop through.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
  • The squadron retired at once, and reported the state of affairs.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
  • The squadron then dismounted and opened fire with their carbines.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
  • A squadron was engaged in covering the operations of a foraging party.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
  • I was ashore every day while the squadron remained in the port.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • The next morning the squadron weighed, and stood out in pursuit of the English.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • We appeared to me to be a single ship, as we were never in squadron, and saw no broad-pennant.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • This squadron, which was nearest the Commander-in-Chief, obeyed and hauled off.
  • Extract from : « The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson » by Robert Southey
  • His squadron was too small for the service which it had to perform.
  • Extract from : « The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson » by Robert Southey
  • The Austrian repeatedly asked, if there was not a risk of losing the squadron?
  • Extract from : « The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson » by Robert Southey

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