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English to English noun
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a military unit that is a subdivision of a company; usually has a headquarters and two or more squads; usually commanded by a lieutenant |  | source: wordnet30
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a team of policemen working under the military platoon system | | source: wordnet30
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a group of persons who are engaged in a common activity | | Example: platoons of tourists poured out of the busses
the defensive platoon of the football team
source: wordnet30
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Formerly, a body of men who fired together; also, a small square body of soldiers to strengthen the angles of a hollow square. | | source: webster1913
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