Squadron - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈskwɑːdrən|  American pronunciation of the word squadron
Brit.  |ˈskwɒdrən|  British pronunciation of the word squadron

noun

- a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
- an air force unit larger than a flight and smaller than a group
- a naval unit that is detached from the fleet for a particular task

Extra examples

The squadron will track north by northeast for 40 miles.

The admiral edged away with his squadron.

Word forms

noun
singular: squadron
plural: squadrons
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