platoon.
A unit of thirty to forty soldiers typically commanded by a lieutenant and forming part of a company.
Meaning & usage
A unit of thirty to forty soldiers typically commanded by a lieutenant and forming part of a company.
A subdivision of a fire company, led by a captain or lieutenant.
A group of self-driving vehicles travelling in a close convoy and communicating electronically with each other.
A group of children in the platoon grouping education system.
Where this word comes from
From obsolete French plauton, variant of peloton, from Middle French pelote + -on. Doublet of peloton. Compare pellet.
To alternate starts with a teammate of opposite handedness, depending on the handedness of the opposing pitcher
Taylor has been hitting poorly against left-handers, and Morgan has been hitting poorly against right-handers, so they will platoon.
To specialize in a particular position or playing style.
Of self-driving vehicles: to travel in a close convoy, each vehicle communicating electronically with the others.
Where this word comes from
From obsolete French plauton, variant of peloton, from Middle French pelote + -on. Doublet of peloton. Compare pellet.
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