squadron /skwodˈrən/

1. A group of aeroplanes forming a unit under one command
2. A detachment, body, group
3. A division of a regiment, esp a cavalry regiment, under a major or captain
4. A section of a fleet under a flag-officer
5. A body of soldiers drawn up in a square (obsolete)

To form into squadrons

squadˈronal adjective

squadˈroned adjective

squadrone (volante) /skwa-drōˈnā (vō-länˈtā)/ noun

(Ital, flying squadron) an early 18c Scottish political party opposed to the Argathelians

squadron leader noun

A Royal Air Force officer corresponding in rank to a lieutenant-commander or major

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