SQUADRON


Meaning of SQUADRON in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈskwɔdrən ]

n. 1 an organized body of persons. 2 a principal division of a cavalry regiment or armoured formation, consisting of two troops. 3 a detachment of warships employed on a particular duty. 4 a unit of the Royal Air Force with 10 to 18 aircraft. øSquadron Leader the commander of a squadron of the Royal Air Force, the officer next below Wing Commander. [It. squadrone (as SQUAD)]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.