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Noun: platoon plu'toon- A military unit that is a subdivision of a company; usually has a headquarters and two or more squads; usually commanded by a lieutenant
- A team of policemen working under the military platoon system
- 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"
Derived forms: platoons Type of: army unit, police squad, social group, squad Part of: company Encyclopedia: Platoon |