PLATOON


Meaning of PLATOON in English

pla ‧ toon /pləˈtuːn/ BrE AmE noun [countable]

[ Date: 1600-1700 ; Language: French ; Origin: peloton 'ball, small group' , from pelote 'little ball' ]

a small group of soldiers which is part of a ↑ company and is led by a ↑ lieutenant

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