squadron

  1. Noun.  (obsolete) Primarily, a square; hence, a square body of troops; a body of troops drawn up in a square.
  2. Noun.  (military, army) A body of cavalry comprising two companies or troops, and averaging from one hundred and twenty to two hundred soldiers.
  3. Noun.  (military, navy) A detachment of vessels employed on any particular service or station, under the command of the senior officer; as, the North Atlantic Squadron.
  4. Noun.  (military, air force) A tactical air force unit; consists of at least two flights; multiple squadrons make up a group.

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